Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Moscow
Moscow, Russia Christianity
The principal Roman Catholic cathedral in Moscow, completed in 1911 and restored after Soviet-era closure.
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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Moscow, Russia Christianity
A major Moscow cathedral reconstructed at the end of the 20th century after the destruction of its 19th-century predecessor.
Novodevichy Convent
Moscow, Russia Christianity
A UNESCO-listed Moscow convent closely connected with the Kremlin and the religious history of Russia’s ruling elite.
Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye
Moscow, Russia Christianity
A UNESCO-listed 1532 church built at Kolomenskoye to celebrate the birth of the future Tsar Ivan IV.
Moscow Cathedral Mosque
Moscow, Russia Islam
Moscow’s principal cathedral mosque, with a history dating to 1904 and a major reconstruction completed in 2015.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral
Moscow, Russia Christianity
One of Russia’s most recognizable sacred landmarks, built to commemorate the conquest of the Kazan Khanate.
Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin
Moscow, Russia Christianity
The historic coronation and enthronement cathedral of the Russian state in the Moscow Kremlin.
Cathedral of the Archangel, Moscow Kremlin
Moscow, Russia Christianity
The historic burial cathedral of Moscow grand princes and tsars, dedicated to Archangel Michael.
Cathedral of the Annunciation, Moscow Kremlin
Moscow, Russia Christianity
The former private chapel of Moscow’s grand princes and tsars, dedicated to the Annunciation.