From the very first day, Novosibirsk has been a multi-confessional and multi-ethnic city. Walking through the historic center, you will see temples of different religions and visit some of them. You will also hear interesting facts about the persecution of the church in the Soviet years, the current situation and the attitude of local residents to religion. Individual excursion for 1-3 people Duration 3 hours Children Possible with children How it goes On foot 3500 rubles per excursion Price for 1-3 people, regardless of the number of participants
What awaits you
Holy places of the capital of Siberia You will see the most important temples of Novosibirsk. The excursion program includes
Ascension Cathedral - you will find out how and why, during the years of persecution of the church and faith, it was the only officially functioning temple in the city
Historic mosque - the first mosque in Novosibirsk, which not all local residents know about. We will help you find her in one of the residential courtyards
Catholic Cathedral of the Transfiguration - you will hear his story and see the organ that is still used during concerts
Chapel of St. Sergius - you will find out by whom it was built and how it is connected with the work of the Roerich Society
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - one of the first stone buildings in Novosibirsk. You will hear how he managed to survive during the years of persecution of the church
Chapel of St. Nicholas - we will reveal the dramatic history of this small church and tell what was in its place during the Soviet period
Organizational details
Women are advised to wear a headscarf when visiting temples.
Venue
The meeting point is by agreement with the guide, you can discuss it when ordering the excursion.
