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Cathedral of the Assumption
CultureVisit: ~30 min
Russian Orthodox cathedral of the Diocese of Tashkent since 1945, dated to 1871 and extended in the 1990s. The origins of the church are linked to the Church of St Panteleimon from the time of Russian Turkestan. Its onion domes contrast with the Islamic architecture of the rest of the city.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Cathedral of the Assumption: 2 missions
- Photograph the onion domesFrame the cathedral from outside with its onion domes and compare it with the turquoise domes of the mausoleums you have seen.
- Attend the liturgy for a few minutesIf a service is on, go in quietly and look at the interior with its icons and candles, without taking photos during the ceremony.
Near Cathedral of the Assumption
State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan1.3 km awayNavoi Theatre2.1 km awayCathedral of the Sacred Heart2.2 km awayAmir Timur Square2.3 km awayState Museum of the History of Uzbekistan2.4 km awayAmir Timur Museum2.5 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Cathedral of the Assumption?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia - Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin, Tashkent