Kazan Cathedral

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8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“The cathedral was named after the icon of Our Lady of Kazan, whose intriguing tale is the first item in church brochures.”

– Frommer's

Fodor's Fodor's
"The church abounds with sculpture and decoration, including statues of such sanctified Russian heroes as Grand Prince Vladimir." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This neoclassical cathedral, partly modelled on St Peter’s in Rome, was commissioned by Tsar Paul shortly before he was murdered in a coup." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, inspired by St Peter's in Rome, boasts an impressive (76m) dome and a long semicircular colonnade on Nevsky Prospekt." Full review