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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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Mobile, Alabama
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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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Beverley, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
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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Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I thought this cathedral was very impressive. It's very large with intricate decorations on the exterior. It's not as nice on the exterior as St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, but I'd say it's #2. It's also very nice inside. The walls are decorated with beautiful mosaics. That was a nice contrast to most of the other cathedrals where frescoes seemed... More

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Huntly, United Kingdom
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Will probably never make Moscow but this is a good second best.lovely location on the canals..inside fascinating and absorbing

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Hexham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We only viewed it from outside, but for me this was probably the highlight of all the great sights of St Petersburg. An absolutely stunning building, which I preferred to the more colourful St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. Lovely.

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Considering last Czar will killed here by Russian revolutionaries it has great significance. It is adjacent to canal and you would pass by if you take canal ride. It resembles St Basil's Cathedral of Moscow

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I got the opportunity to go into this beautiful church and was happy to pay both entry fee and the fee to tske pictures inside this gorgeous church every wall column and ceiling was painted outstanding and if anyone thought the outside better inside is crazy both were wonderfully beautiful and l was privileged to see both

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Everything one expects in a Russian Orthodox church. Well maintained in an excellent location. Take advantage of the open air Vernisage market across the street for some good watercolors and the usual assortment of Russian souvenirs.

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