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The Naval cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt (Russian: Морской Никольский собор, Morskoj Nikol'skij sobor) is a Russian Orthodox cathedral built in 1903–1913 as the main church of the Russian Navy and dedicated to all fallen seamen. The cathedral was closed in 1929, was converted to a cinema, a House of Officers ...
The Naval cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt is the last and largest naval cathedrals, built during the Russian Empire Epoque. It was finished in 1913 and served as the primary church of the Russian Navy; later, in 1929, it became one of the first cathedrals that were closed within an anti-religious campaign.
The Naval cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt is a Russian Orthodox cathedral built in 1903–1913 as the main church of the Russian Navy and dedicated to all fallen seamen. The cathedral was closed in 1929, was converted to a cinema, a House of Officers (1939) and a museum of the Navy (1980).
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Located at the Kronstadt Naval Base near St. Petersburg, the enormous cathedral was built with the personal support of the last tsar, Nicholas II and consecrated in June 1913, during the 300...
The Naval cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt is a Russian Orthodox cathedral built in 1903–1913 as the main church of the Baltic Fleet and dedicated to all fallen seamen. The cathedral was closed in 1929, and was converted to a cinema, a House of Officers (1939) and a museum of the Navy (1980).
- ploshchad' Yakornaya 1, Kronstadt, Russia
Kronshtadt garrison is a small place of great but often overlooked historical importance politically and militarily, and the naval cathedral is a perfect milestone to aim for on a visit, particularly when you can catch sight of the golden domes over the old naval installations as you get closer.
Nicholas Marine Cathedral built in 1903-1913 for the design of V. A. Kosyakov and became not only an ornament, but also a high-rise dominant of Kronstadt (building height — 70 m). The laying of the temple took place in the presence of the Imperial family and was consecrated by St. John of Kronstadt.
