How to get to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

Despite all the controversy regarding the fact of restoration of the temple of Christ the Savior, the Cathedral is not only an important place for all Christians of our country, but also an interesting building from the architectural point of view.

Instruction

1. Please see the schedule of worship services held in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and Transfiguration Church. It is available on the official website and updated every month. Service is held every morning and evening. More detailed information can be obtained by phone [phone]. Note that during the summer period, some services are held not in the main building of the Cathedral and in the Church-the chapel of the "Reigning" icon of Mother of God.
2. Take the opportunity to inspect the interior of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour as an ordinary visitor-a tourist. The Cathedral is open for everyone daily from 10.00 to 17.00, Monday from 13.00. To get there you must take the metro to the station "Kropotkinskaya" of the Sokolnicheskaya line, exit from the last car, if you follow from the center. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is visible from the metro station. You can also reach by car, the address Volkhonka 15. Do not forget about elementary rules of behaviour in Church. The men inside remove hats, women, on the contrary, it is highly desirable to be with the covered head.
3. Take a walk around the neighborhood of the temple, they represent a green area on the banks of the Moscow river with benches and manicured bushes and trees. Of particular interest to tourists is the bridge over the river to the unusual design. It is designed for pedestrians only and allows you to enjoy views of Kremlin, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour the Crimean bridge. The best time for walks are evening twilight, because the temple is lit up and looks especially at this time majestic.
4. Visit the Museum of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. It is located in the cloister of the Holy Transfiguration Church. In his exhibition presents relics of the temple, tells the story of its founding, destruction and reconstruction. The Museum is open daily from 10.00 to 18.00, further information can be obtained by phone [phone], and learn on the official website of HHS.