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Sofiyskiy Sobor

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Churches and Cathedrals
Opens at January 1-December 31 Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hours
Address:
Ulitsa Sergeya Orlova, 15, Vologda, Vologda Oblast, Russia, 160000Map
Phone+7 817 272-25-11
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  • Sergey K
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    Spellbinds by its stern simplicity and immaculate proportions

    We could admire only its exterior - from the kremlin square and looking down from an adjacent belltower (therefrom it's much more fascinating). Standing in front of it we listened perplexed to the run...

    Reviewed on Jul 31, 2020
  • 974andreig
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    Charming beauty of Northern Russian architecture

    This Cathedral was built in second half of 16 century by the order of Ivan the Terrible. Its exterior is very modest but proportions are perfect. Inside you can enjoy very impressive traditional 17 ce...

    Reviewed on Sep 13, 2016
  • vesnaileto
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    The power old time builders and painters

    Light and indescribably elegant in its architectural simplicity, the St.Sofia church dominates city line with the silver cupola. It has been around for while. It saw many zgars, invaders, officials,...

    Reviewed on Jul 25, 2016
  • Vladimir K
    Vladimir K
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    One of the main attractions of the Vologda

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    The Sofia Cathedral (or the Sofia Cathedral of the Wisdom of God), located on the territory of the Vologodsk Kremlin, was built in the 2nd half of the 16th century by the order of Ivan Grozny. Made in the image of Uspensky with ...

    Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024
  • ozor_nik
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    Vologda Sofia Cathedral

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    In 1568 the stone cathedral was solemnly laid. By the spring of 1571 the construction of the temple was almost complete, but Ivan Grozny suddenly left the city. 18 years the cathedral was empty, and only at the tsar ...

    Reviewed on Oct 8, 2023
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