Religious Building · Saint Petersburg, Russia
Saint Isaac's Cathedral
Saint Isaac's Cathedral (Russian: Исаакиевский собор, romanized: Isaakiyevskiy sobor, lit. Built 1818–1858.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1818–1858 |
| Architect | Auguste de Montferrand |
| Height | Height: 101.5 m |
| Coordinates | 59.9341° N, 30.3062° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Saint Isaac's Cathedral is known for
Saint Isaac's Cathedral (Russian: Исаакиевский собор, romanized: Isaakiyevskiy sobor, lit.
About Saint Isaac's Cathedral
Saint Isaac's Cathedral (Russian: Исаакиевский собор, romanized: Isaakiyevskiy sobor, lit. 'Isaac's Cathedral') is a large architectural landmark cathedral that currently functions as a museum with occasional church services in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, a patron saint of Peter the Great, who had been born on the feast day of that saint.
History
The church on Saint Isaac's Square was ordered by Tsar Alexander I, to replace an earlier structure by Vincenzo Brenna, and was the fourth consecutive church standing at this place. A specially appointed commission examined several designs, including that of the French-born architect Auguste de Montferrand (1786–1858), who had studied in the atelier of Napoleon's designer, Charles Percier. Montferrand's design was criticised by some members of the commission for the dry and allegedly boring rhythm of its four identical pedimented octastyle porticos.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Saint Isaac's Cathedral 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 | 8.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Pulkovo Airport (LED) · St. Petersburg, Russia · 9.4 miles away
- Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) · Lappeenranta, Finland · 106.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Isaac's Cathedral?
Saint Isaac's Cathedral (Russian: Исаакиевский собор, romanized: Isaakiyevskiy sobor, lit.
Where is Saint Isaac's Cathedral located?
Saint Isaac's Cathedral is in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Its coordinates are 59.9341° N, 30.3062° E.
How do I get to Saint Isaac's Cathedral?
The nearest town is Saint Petersburg, and the nearest airport is Pulkovo Airport (LED), about 8.8 miles away (straight line).
When was Saint Isaac's Cathedral built?
Saint Isaac's Cathedral was built 1818–1858.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Isaac's_Cathedral — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215423 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.cathedral.ru/ — 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.