Rostov Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1.5 km
One of the most iconic Orthodox churches in southern Russia and the architectural dominant of the city center. It is the main cathedral of the Rostov-on-Don diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church.
The cathedral was built in 1860-1867 by the famous architect Konstantin Ton, the author of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.
It is a five-domed cruciform temple with a high central drum and gilded domes. It is not only a religious, but also a cultural and historical center of the city. The cathedral hosts the most important divine services, events, and processions.
The cathedral was built in 1860-1867 by the famous architect Konstantin Ton, the author of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.
It is a five-domed cruciform temple with a high central drum and gilded domes. It is not only a religious, but also a cultural and historical center of the city. The cathedral hosts the most important divine services, events, and processions.