Excursion to Kronstadt with a visit to St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral
From 1 800₽ per person
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Type: Single-day activity
Duration: 5 hours
* St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt, built in the second half of the 18th century, is one of the main monuments of Russian church architecture.
This place attracts thousands of tourists every year.
It is definitely worth a visit if you want to learn more about the culture, history and architecture of Russia.
Kronstadt Cathedral Tour from St. Petersburg
The Naval Cathedral is located in Kronstadt, a port city located on Kotlin Island in the Leningrad Region. Kotlin Island is considered one of the largest islands in the Gulf of Finland and is an important maritime hub in northwestern Russia.
A bus tour to St. Nicholas Cathedral in Kronstadt
is the best way to learn the history and secrets of St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral.
The guide will help you learn about the architectural features of the building, its social and political connections, and what life was like in Russia in the 18th century. The tour begins with a meeting with a guide who will tell you about the rich history of the cathedral. Then you will walk along the main corridor of the cathedral, look at the frescoes, icons and other works of art. This is a great opportunity to learn about Russian art and religion.
During the tour you will visit the iconostasis, which is one of the main elements in the Russian Orthodox Church. There are magnificent icons and other works of art here that will not leave you indifferent. Then you will visit the dome room, where there are beautiful frescoes. The final stage of the tour will be a visit to the crypt, where the coffins of saints who were patrons of sailors are located.
During the tour, you will take a walking tour of the city, see the famous Fort Konstantin, visit the Alley of heroes of the Russian Navy and learn a lot of interesting things.
The tour is held daily at 12:00.
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* Departure from the PARITY PLUS kiosk (35 Nevsky Prospekt). Meeting: 15 minutes before departure.Finish point
* Kiosk "PARITY PLUS" (Nevsky prospekt 35)How to get
* Nevsky Prospekt metro station, exit to Mikhailovskaya Street or Gostiny Dvor metro station (turn left from the metro and walk along Gostiny Dvor 200 meters to the corner of Nevsky Prospekt and Dumskaya Streets).
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