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Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Cathedral of Christ the Savior is Russia's main cathedral, rebuilt in 2000. First temple (1883) blown up in 1931, was a pool until 1994. Height 103m. Observation deck, free entry. Strict dress code. Metro Kropotkinskaya.

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 2, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum0.5 hours
Recommended1 hours
Maximum2 hours

Entrance Fee

Free

Cathedral free, observation deck ₽1300

Best Time to Visit

Early morning for fewer crowds, Easter for special services

Crowd Level

High — many people

Price Range

Budget
Official Website

How to Get There

Metro Kropotkinskaya, right at the exit.

What to Expect

Magnificent interior with frescoes and icons, observation deck on 4 floors with city views (guided tours only), crypt museum.

Best Photo Spot

Exterior from Patriarchal Bridge, interior dome, observation deck views

When to Visit

Best Time

AprMaySepOct

Good Time

JunJulAug

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Not available
Charging
No outlets
Mobile signal
Excellent

Facilities & Services

restrooms
gift shop

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 2, 2026
Monday08:00 — 18:00
Tuesday08:00 — 18:00
Wednesday08:00 — 18:00
Thursday08:00 — 18:00
Friday08:00 — 18:00
Saturday08:00 — 18:00
Sunday08:00 — 18:00
Note

Cathedral of Christ the Savior is Russia's largest Orthodox cathedral (103m). Free admission. Dome viewing platform: 400 RUB. Active church - observe dress code. Metro Kropotkinskaya. Hours may vary on holidays. Evening services may extend operating hours.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Partially accessible
Audio Guide
Not available
Staff Assistance
Available

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Cathedral free. Observation deck ₽1300 with tour (Saturdays). No photography inside. Dress code: women cover heads.

Metro Kropotkinskaya, right at the exit.

Magnificent interior with frescoes and icons, observation deck on 4 floors with city views (guided tours only), crypt museum.

Exterior from Patriarchal Bridge, interior dome, observation deck views

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather-5°
90%6 м/с
Todayweather-4°-11°
Tomorrowweather-11°-13°
Thuweather-13°-18°
Friweather-11°-21°
Satweather-11°-19°
Sunweather-15°-22°
Monweather-12°-16°
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-9°Jan
-4°
-10°Feb
3°
-4°Mar
11°
2°Apr
19°
8°May
22°
12°Jun
24°
14°Jul
22°
13°Aug
16°
7°Sep
9°
3°Oct
1°
-3°Nov
-3°
-8°Dec

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