Kazan Cathedral

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Kazan Cathedral is a beatiful and large building you will definitely see when walking down the Nevskiy prospect. Exterior is sure a thing to see, interiors are marvellous as well! The entrance is free so you are welcome in. Inside you will find not only icons, but some military trophies as well. A Russian commander Kutuzov is buried here (this is the guy who defeated Napoleon in 1812).

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100% sure you will see it

A beautiful cathedral is 20-30 meters from Nevskiy prospect so you will definitely see it. What a beauty! Take a picture between those columns.

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Beautiful interiors

The inside of cathedral is however perfect. It is a dark and spacy place with a lot of orthodox icons inside. Most of them are real masterpieces! It is an active orthodox church so ladies please wear some hat or shawl. Men should take their hats off. You’d better also wear pants and long sleeves here if possible.

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Military trophies exposition

Napoleon’s army invaded Russia in 1812 and Kutuzov (Russian commander) destroyed his army completely during this campaign. Military trophies from this war (banners, standards, etc.) are gathered there. Kutuzov is also buried in Kazan cathedral.

Address: Kazanskaya square 2