Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Nizhny Novgorod
The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (Russian: Собор Святого Александра Невского) is a Russian Orthodox cathedral church located in the Kanavinsky city district of Nizhny Novgorod. The cathedral is located on the former territory of the Nizhny Novgorod Fair. It is one of the unofficial symbols of Nizhny Novgorod, along with the Dmitrovskaya Tower of the Kremlin, the Chkalov staircase and the fair.
| Alexander Nevsky Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of Saint Alexander Nevsky | |
Собор св. Александра Невского | |
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral | |
| 56°20′0.96″N 43°58′16.25″E | |
| Location | Nizhny Novgorod |
| Country | Russia |
| Denomination | Russian Orthodox Church |
| Website | nevskiy-nne.ru |
| History | |
| Founded | 15 July 1868 |
| Founder(s) | Alexander II of Russia |
| Consecrated | 20 July 1881 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Architectural monument 521510211190006 |
| Architect(s) | Lev Dal' |
| Architectural type | Cathedral |
| Style | Byzantine |
| Groundbreaking | 20 July 1881 |
The main construction of the cathedral was begun on August 18, 1868 and lasted for 13 years, internal work continued until 1881. July 20, 1881 it was solemnly consecrated in the presence of Emperor Alexander III, his wife Maria Feodorovna and Tsarevich Nicholas. The height of the temple is 87 meters (3425.2 inches).
The closest metro station is Strelka .
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