Wonderful temples Russia

Russian church - a unique architectural phenomenon in world culture.

Almost unique, to be exact. This architectural tradition went from Byzantium, but Russian as a result have created their own style. It is mainly expressed in the onion - domed churches and wealth-making inside in general, strict and clear concept.

This is in Russian can be found most of the most impressive and capture the imagination of churches and temples.

There will be presented only a few church buildings, while in every locality has a beautiful church and a handsome monastery.

St. Basil's Cathedral, Moscow

St. Basil's Cathedral, located in the heart of the capital - on the Red Square, recognized not only the most beautiful temple of Russia, but also one of the most impressive religious monuments in the world, inscribed on the List of World Heritage Sites. Built in the middle of the XVI century on the orders of Ivan the Terrible, the Cathedral with eleven colored domes become the most recognizable symbol of Moscow. As we all know from school, raising its unknown master was blinded by order of the king to never be able to create such a miracle.