Russian orthodox cathedral of St. Nicholas
Russian orthodox cathedral of St. Nicholas
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Neighbourhood: Landstraße
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- Stadtpark • 9 min walk
- Rochusgasse • 10 min walk
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,444 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The Russian Orthodox Cathedral is an amazing hidden gem. Not sure why it's not on the usual tourist track, because it's nothing short of spectacular. Probably made all the more stunning located alongside all the glitz and flash of the countless baroque Catholic churches in Vienna. St. Nicholas, in contrast, is completely different in design and architecture, with stereotypical Russian Orthodox gold onion domes. The interior is totally different from traditional Catholic churches, with beautiful tiled floor, massive chandeliers, mosaics and small paintings, and a soaring dome. The structure was built in the 1890s. Located fairly close to the Rennweg Street entrance to the Belvedere Museum.
Written 8 May 2024
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nyaredzi
Rome, Italy43 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
Should not be allowed to review this as I am Russian and therefore biased))
It's a lovely church. Looks like something out of a children's book.
Recently renovated, so a bit too "artificial" for my personal taste (just because I have been to many others back home).
Keep in mind that women should cover their heads when entering an Orthodox church so take a headscarf with you if you want to go inside.
Worth a visit if you're staying in one of the many nearby hotels.
It's a lovely church. Looks like something out of a children's book.
Recently renovated, so a bit too "artificial" for my personal taste (just because I have been to many others back home).
Keep in mind that women should cover their heads when entering an Orthodox church so take a headscarf with you if you want to go inside.
Worth a visit if you're staying in one of the many nearby hotels.
Written 19 May 2014
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fachufaheem
161 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
It is considered as one the most sumptuous and grandiose of the churches of St. Petersburg. Completed in 1858, it is one of the most important neoclassical monuments of Russian architecture of the nineteenth century.
It is located in the centre of the city, in the square of the same name, near Nevsky Avenue and the Hermitage Museum. It has one of the largest domes in the world and is the second highest Orthodox church in the world, 101.5 meters high, behind the Cathedral of Christ the Savior of Moscow that reaches 103 meters.
It is located in the centre of the city, in the square of the same name, near Nevsky Avenue and the Hermitage Museum. It has one of the largest domes in the world and is the second highest Orthodox church in the world, 101.5 meters high, behind the Cathedral of Christ the Savior of Moscow that reaches 103 meters.
Written 30 November 2019
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ROULA A
Athens, Greece103 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
This church was in front of our hotel, and is really impressive, so we decided to visit it,on Christmas Eve.My family and I are greek Orthodox, so we wanted to pray.
But inside the atmosphere was awfull, because of a woman who was responsible. She spoked russian or german, not english, so we couldn't understand her.She gave us orders in an ungry, insallting way,to close the door, to put the money for a candle somewhere.
But she insisted to speak in german and didn't make an effort to explain what he wanted. Too bad a person like that to be in the reception of a church, home of God.
When you visit a church,it's supposed to be welcomed by love and kindness, not rudeness and missery.
We rushed out and didn't have the mood for praying.
Too bad ,it was Christmas Eve!
But inside the atmosphere was awfull, because of a woman who was responsible. She spoked russian or german, not english, so we couldn't understand her.She gave us orders in an ungry, insallting way,to close the door, to put the money for a candle somewhere.
But she insisted to speak in german and didn't make an effort to explain what he wanted. Too bad a person like that to be in the reception of a church, home of God.
When you visit a church,it's supposed to be welcomed by love and kindness, not rudeness and missery.
We rushed out and didn't have the mood for praying.
Too bad ,it was Christmas Eve!
Written 19 January 2020
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E W
London, UK336 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Absolutely stunning Russian Orthodox Cathedral in a very peaceful district of Vienna.
The nearest station and the most convenient one to get to is Rennweg on the Pink Line of overground S1, direction Bahnhoff Meidling.
The Cathedral is open Monday-Friday 10am-2pm. Saturday: 10am-8pm.
It’s gorgeous both outside and inside.
If you want to see it, visiting hours above are recommended. During the service (times vary), it will be difficult to move around inside.
No photography is allowed inside and dress code is expecting to have shoulders covered.
The nearest station and the most convenient one to get to is Rennweg on the Pink Line of overground S1, direction Bahnhoff Meidling.
The Cathedral is open Monday-Friday 10am-2pm. Saturday: 10am-8pm.
It’s gorgeous both outside and inside.
If you want to see it, visiting hours above are recommended. During the service (times vary), it will be difficult to move around inside.
No photography is allowed inside and dress code is expecting to have shoulders covered.
Written 29 April 2019
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545medva
Budapest, Hungary3,895 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
We stay usually in the Imperial Ridng School Renaissance Hotel. From our window we can see always this beuatiful church. The golden roof is newly renovated, beautiful. If you have a chance to get inside - before and after the masses it is possible, you will love it.
Written 15 June 2015
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Linda K
Port Saint Lucie, FL2,257 contributions
Oct 2019
The interior of the church is only open a few hours on Sunday morning, and the opening times coincide with the religious service and, therefore, pictures are not permitted.
Written 4 November 2019
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Michael R
Austin, TX436 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Beautiful church and artwork. Unfortunately, only the main church is accessible except on Sundays when the Museum, Shop and downstairs chapel is open. We stopped twice and one night we were able to get into the chapel as a music group was setting up rehearsal. Sunday visit highly recommended. Very limited English speakers, mostly Russian and Austrian/German.
Written 22 March 2018
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markysharkyx
Westcott, UK47 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
We were lucky to find out about this from a free map as it is astonishingly not in either of our guide books. It definitely ranks in my top 10 sites. The interior is painted with gorgeous frescoes and there are a number of beautiful icons. The exterior is wonderful too from the typical onion dome to the roof mosaic reminiscent of the cathedral. Its only 5mins walk from the lower belvedere so would easily tie in with a visit there.
Written 21 May 2016
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Sandra V
Brasilia, DF227 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
It is a must in Vienna. Located at the Embassy quarters at the third district you will be flabbergasted by its beauty. The outside shines with glod and good taste. Closeby you can take the schnellbahn RENWEG
Written 14 August 2015
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