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An impressive Neo-Byzantine church with gilded domes on the Dnipro riverbank, the principal naval cathedral of southern Ukraine.
Description:
The church—designed by architect Mykola Kizimenko—features a three-tiered layout: a central dome (12 m diameter, 35 m tall; 55 m with cross), two smaller domes and a bell tower. Clad in white marble and adorned with mosaics, its interior houses a grand gilded iconostasis and maritime-themed stained glass.
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– Year consecrated: 2009
– Architect: Mykola Kizimenko
– Central dome height: 35 m (55 m with cross)
– Dome diameter: 12 m
– Capacity: up to 1 000 worshippers
– Materials: white marble, gilding, mosaics
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guided tour
interior photography
prayer
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The city is located in a war zone. Visiting is dangerous.
Safety:
The city is located in a war zone. Visiting is dangerous. Low crime rate; marble floors inside can be slippery-watch your step.
Clothing:
women: knee-length dress and headscarf; men: shirt and trousers; bring a light jacket as interiors may be cool
Climate:
warm-summer continental: summer +24…+32 °C, winter −2…+4 °C, low precipitation
Connection:
reliable 4G along the riverfront; no Wi-Fi