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St Nicholas Naval Cathedral

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  • 2. When was it built?
    This cathedral was built between 1753 and 1762.
  • Where is the belltower situated?
    St Nicholas Naval Cathedral is an elegant and splendid white and blue building with a light belltower which stands separately from the cathedral on the bank of
  • What form does the cathedral have?
    The cathedral has the shape of a cross.
  • What craftsman carved the iconostasis of the upperchurch?
    It was carved by the craftsman Ignaty Kanayev.
  • What are the three tiers of the belltower decorated with?
    The three tiers of the tower are decorated with columns.
  • What architect created the project of this magnificent cathedral?
    It was created after the design of the ar chitect Savva Chevakinsky
  • How many churches are there in the cathedral?
    Actually the cathedral consists of two churches: the upper and the lower ones.
  • What does the fourth tier of the belltower represent?
    The fourth upper tier of the tower is a drum with a small dome.
  • How many domes is St Nicholas Naval Cathedral crownedwith?
    It is a twostorey building with five domes.
  • How is the colonnade embellished?
    The colonnade is embellished with a wonderful carving.
  • What railings are there on the balconies?
    There are cast iron railings on the balconies.
  • What style was this cathedral designed in?
    This structure is a master piece of Russian baroque architecture.
  • What is the notable feature of the upper church?
    The notable feature of the upper church of the cathedral is the beautiful iconostasis.
  • What columns is the building decorated with?
    The cathedral is decorated with white columns
  • Where does St Nicholas Naval Cathedral stand?
    St Nicholas Naval Cathedral stands not far from the intersection of the Griboyedov and Kryukov Canals in Nikolskaya Square.