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Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood

2b Naberezhnaya Kanala Gribboyedova, St. Petersburg, Russia
812/315-1636
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Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Religious Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveller Description: "The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood" (known locally as Spas na Kravi) is a beautiful gold-draped onion-domed church on the Griboedova Canal... more »
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I was amazed at the beauty of this church. Outside is gorgeous and you can take hundreds of pictures of all angles. It's best on a day with a clear blue sky, however whatever the weather it's impressive. I would highly highly recommend to get there as soon as it opens. I believe it is 10am in the summer. We... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This is my favorite site in St. Petersburg, In fact, my favorite during our trip to the Baltic Countries and Russia. The outside is beautiful and the inside is just as good with the mosaics. Definitely worth the admission.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The outside is spectacular from every side. Try to get here on a sunny day for the best photos. It costs about $8 to go inside. If you enjoy elaborate, colorful mosaics on religious themes, pay the money! We only spent about half an our inside, but I was impressed by what we saw and were allowed to photograph.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Classically Russian Orthodox Church, even though not very old. The decoration and architecture are a wonder to see - maybe other parts of Russia have better "Onion" domes, this was the best in St Petersburg.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Like nothing else you've seen. A must visit whilst in St Perersburg. Check it out, plenty of bars around and the Russian Museum

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

remember that this church was not a public one, but just available to the royal family.... interesting history

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Very beautiful church with a lot of history. The interior is wonderful and worth a stop on your trip.

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Lovely Buildings & Architecture the opulence is amazing, just stroll around take note of the pictures throughout they are in fact all mosaics probably the only church I have been in with so many and don't miss the floors

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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Well worth a look inside as it is beautifully decorated with mosaics.at weekends you will see lots of wedding parties having photos here after their ceremonies elsewhere.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

A must for any visit to St Petersburg but make sure you get the story of "Spilled Blood". A photographers dream!

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