Eastern Orthodox

  • Rila Monastery Bulgaria c. 950

    Named for the hermit Ivan of Rila and founded in the 10th century, the impressive Rila Monastery is located in the mountains south of Sofia.

  • Cathedral of Christ the Savior Moscow, Russia

    The khram Khrista Spasitela in Moscow may be the largest Orthodox church in the world. The building is magnificent, but not as old as it looks: it was rebuilt in 2000 after the original was demolished.

  • Peter and Paul Cathedral St. Petersburg, Russia

    Completed in 1733 inside the Peter and Paul Fortress, the yellow Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul is characterized by a unique Protestant-influenced Baroque architecture. It is the oldest and second-tallest building in St. Petersburg.

  • Uspenski Cathedral Helsinki, Finland 1868

    The largest Orthodox church in western Europe, Uspenski has a striking red-brick exterior and beautiful icons inside. Built in 1868, it is a cathedral of the Finnish Orthodox Church.

  • White Russian Church Jerusalem, Israel 1888

    Known for its golden onion domes that can be seen from afar, this Russian Orthodox Church was built in 1888 by Tzar Alexander III.