CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR ON THE SPILLED BLOOD

One of the most sought-after places to visit in St. Petersburg, the Church of the Saviour is a former Orthodox Church that now functions as a secular museum. The ‘Spilled Blood’ in its name referred to the assassination of Alexander II, which was held at the very spot over which the Church was erected.

One of the most aesthetic tourist places in St. Petersburg, the multicolored exterior Church is decorated with precious stones such as crystals, topaz, jasper and more. Today, the Church is a museum of mosaics, showcasing elaborate mosaic work both on the interior and exterior walls.

Location: Griboyedov canal embankment, 2Б, St Petersburg, Russia, 191186.

Highlights: Mosaic work, the Holy Gates.