Despite all the controversy regarding the fact of the restoration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, this cathedral is not only an important place for all Christians in our country, but also an interesting structure in terms of architecture.
Instructions
Step 1
Explore the schedule of services at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Transfiguration Church. It is available on the official website and is updated every month. Services are held daily in the morning and in the evening. For more information, call (495) 637-12-76. Please note that during the summer, some services are held not in the main building of the cathedral, but in the chapel-chapel of the "Reigning" Icon of the Mother of God.
Step 2
Take the opportunity to explore the interior of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior as a casual tourist. The cathedral is open to all comers every day from 10.00 to 17.00, on Monday from 13.00. In order to get there, you need to take the metro to the Kropotkinskaya station of the Sokolnicheskaya line, exit from the last carriage, if you follow from the center. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is visible right from the metro station. You can also get there by car, the address is st. Volkhonka 15. Do not forget about the elementary rules of conduct in the church. The men inside take off their hats, while women, on the contrary, are highly desirable to have their heads covered.
Step 3
Take a walk around the adjacent territories of the temple, they are a green area on the banks of the Moskva River with benches and manicured bushes and trees. Of particular interest to tourists is the bridge over the river of unusual design. It is intended for pedestrians only and allows you to admire the views of the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Crimean bridge. The best time for walking is in the evening twilight, as the temple is illuminated and looks especially majestic at this time.
Step 4
Visit the Museum of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior It is located in the bypass gallery of the Transfiguration Church. Its exposition presents the relics of the temple, tells the story of its foundation, destruction and restoration. The museum is open daily from 10.00 to 18.00, additional information can be obtained by calling (495) 924-80-58, as well as on the official website of the HHS.
