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Savior on the Spilled Blood
Attraction
4.8 (36708 reviews)
neberezhnaya kanala Griboyedova, 2Б, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 191186
+7 812 315-16-36
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Year of Construction
The church was built in memory of Tsar Alexander II, who was assassinated in 1881. It stands on the very spot where the bomb was thrown into his carriage.
Nickname
During World War II, the church was used as a vegetable warehouse, earning it the nickname 'Savior on the Potatoes'.
Reopening
After a long restoration, the church reopened to the public in 1997.
Highlights from Reviews
• colorful onion domes
Vibrant, multicolored onion domes are a hallmark of Russian architectural tradition.
• exquisite mosaics
Over 7,500 square meters of mosaics, one of the largest collections in Europe.
• elaborate facades
Facades are richly decorated with bright ceramic tiles and ornamental patterns.
• rich history
Rich history connected to the assassination of Tsar Alexander II.
• stunning interior
Breathtaking interiors with wall-to-wall mosaics.
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