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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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Portland, Oregon
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62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood is the iconic church in St. Petersburg. It is located in the center of the city and is outstanding in its beauty.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Beautiful! All interior made with mozaïk. Really stunning. This is how I pictured Russia. A must see, really. Beside the mozaïk I loved the inside doors!

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South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

On hop on/hop off bus route. Not to be missed. Plenty of vendors accross street for souvenirs. Meat Head restuarant nearby great for lunch

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COPENHAGEN
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Whilst the interiors of this church are spectacular, they do not detain long enough to justify the 259 rouble entrance fee

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Adelaide
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Amazing skill and artistic talent decorates this church with huge mosaics of religious themes. Beautiful, intricate work. Staff friendlier than most we have encountered in Russia, even getting a smile and goodbye as we left. Weather was a bit gloomy for good photos but you can have your camera out without being chastised. Enjoy the adjoining park for a stroll... More

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Jyväskylä, Western Finland, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

I have never seen such a great monument of human greatness. It is an homage to all the creativity and beauty men can create

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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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