Religious Building · Saint Petersburg, Russia
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (Russian: Церковь Спаса на Крови, Tserkovʹ Spasa na Krovi) is a Russian Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg, Russia which currently functions as a secular museum and church at the same time. Built 1907.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | Alfred Parland |
| Height | Height: 81 m |
| Coordinates | 59.9400° N, 30.3286° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is known for
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (Russian: Церковь Спаса на Крови, Tserkovʹ Spasa na Krovi) is a Russian Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg, Russia which currently functions as a secular museum and church at the same time.
About Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (Russian: Церковь Спаса на Крови, Tserkovʹ Spasa na Krovi) is a Russian Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg, Russia which currently functions as a secular museum and church at the same time. The structure was constructed between 1883 and 1907. It is one of Saint Petersburg's major attractions.
History
Construction began in 1883 during the reign of Alexander III, two years after the assassination of his father Alexander II. The church was consecrated as a memorial to his father. Estimates suggest that the construction cost 4.5 million rubles.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Saint Petersburg |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Pulkovo Airport (LED) |
| Distance from the airport | 9.3 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Pulkovo Airport (LED) · St. Petersburg, Russia · 9.9 miles away
- Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) · Lappeenranta, Finland · 106.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood?
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood (Russian: Церковь Спаса на Крови, Tserkovʹ Spasa na Krovi) is a Russian Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg, Russia which currently functions as a secular museum and church at the same time.
Where is Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood located?
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Its coordinates are 59.9400° N, 30.3286° E.
How do I get to Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood?
The nearest town is Saint Petersburg, and the nearest airport is Pulkovo Airport (LED), about 9.3 miles away (straight line).
When was Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood built?
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood was built 1907.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Savior_on_Blood — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215208 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.cathedral.ru/spasa_na_krovi — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.