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Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Museums & culture in St Petersburg

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St Petersburg

In a nutshell

A colourful, onion-domed church built where Tsar Alexander II was fatally wounded, with mosaics covering almost every inside surface.

Rating & popularity

#4 of 6

in our St Petersburg guide

Visit duration

1 h

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A colourful, onion-domed church built where Tsar Alexander II was fatally wounded, with mosaics covering almost every inside surface.

Know before you go

It is one of the city's top photo spots from the canal. Allow about an hour inside.

What to book

Often included in a city sightseeing tour.

What to check before you pay

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