I had some time during a recent business trip to St. Petersburg, so I decided to see the cathedral in Kronstadt. I am not sure that a trip, just to see this cathedral, is warranted. But adding it to a trip to Peterhof would certainly be a good idea. The church is completely rebuilt, but done in the style of the original. The walls are lined with large plaques which name the sailors from Kronstadt that were killed in different military campaigns.
This church is so different from all cathedrals and churches of St-Petersburg. It is so atmospheric. And we were so lucky to see the real orthodox service.
It’s a little far from the city, but I really enjoyed the visit. Although the Cathedral is new, the architecture is impressive from the outside and the inside!Just one tip, we went with a private tour and I asked them to include this attraction to the original program, but I didn’t specify it very well. The Naval Cathedral is located on the island of Krondstadt and what they understood is that we wanted to visit the whole island…the only thing I actually found interesting was the Cathedral. I mean, if you have a lot of time in St. Petersburg than maybe you can do the whole tour, but if you have limited time, just go straight to the Cathedral. Besides this little detail, that costed us two more hours, the attraction was really good!
After the restauration , this church dedicated to teh Russian Navy and the sailors died for the country is really beautiful . You don't have the charm of the old church in the city but definitely you should see it and spend some time in Kronstadt
this cathedral is very special - very light, pure, bright, not heavy at all (many cathedrals look a kind of "heavy", monumental)...a lot of air & light...when i was there, there was service & they were singing there, it sounded so pure & beautiful...
I have a bone to pick with Trip Advisor on this one as Kronstadt doesn't really even count as St. Petersburg and if you go to the city, especially for a weekend, your time is far better spent in other locations than taking time out to go here and see the Naval Cathedral. It's a pretty sight, sure, but would max spend one hour here and only when I've seen about 10 other things ahead of it.
It is a real church. The outer design and colors are really alive and stand against years. There is no entrance fee, and you are not allowed to take photos because there are religious practices going on like baptizing.
We were lucky enough to visit just as a service was ending and the Church was full of Worshipers of all ages. One little boy was delighted to speak English to us and introduced himself as Vanya.A lovely building inside and out and well worth putting on any itinerary.
This is the Cathedral in Kronstadt Russian naval fortress. Now it is an open city where you can go on a tour. Cathedral in Kronstadt is one of the largest cathedrals in Russia. Built with money from the sailors in the memory of all the dead sailors Russia. The sample is taken Cathedral. Sophia in Istanbul.Very nice!
It's not your typical tourist destination as it is a fully functional cathedral with no exhibits of any kind. If you don't speak Russian or are not very well-versed in architecture there's few you an learn. However, if you go during mass, you'll get to hear a very professional choir performing Orthodox liturgical pieces (something my gf found mesmerising).