Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral

The majestic, multi-headed Spaso–Preobrazhensky Cathedral is the calling card and the main dominant feature of historical Rybinsk. The cathedral was built in 1838-1851 by the St. Petersburg architect Melnikov on the site of an ancient church in honor of the Transfiguration of the Savior. The cathedral, which was in decline during the Soviet period of history, now stands before us in all its glory, restored, dazzlingly shining with yellow-and-white decoration with columns and aristocratic porticoes against a bright blue sky. Noble silver domes with thin crosses complete the perfect appearance of the temple. Next to the cathedral is the bell tower, the oldest building on the square. With a height of 103 meters, it was built in 1802 according to the project of Stepan  Vorotilov.  Magnificent, richly decorated, and at the same time surprisingly sophisticated, decorated with a clock face, the cathedral bell tower cuts into the high blue sky with a thin golden spire. Sometimes it seems that she illuminates the whole city with her wonderful radiance. Against its background, guests of the city traditionally arrange a photo shoot, in addition, a beautiful view of the city opens from the observation deck of the bell tower.