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Chesma Church (Chesmenskaya Tserkov)

Ulitsa Lensoveta, 12, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Ranked #24 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: The Chesma Church was built in 1777-1780 and is one of the rare neo-gothic buildings in St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg, Russia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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“Nice and unusual”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Very unusual for russian orthodox church architecture, but very, very nice view

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Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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“Birthday cake”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Small church far from city center but still worth to see it. Exterior will amaze everyone and you will smile every time you call it in mind.

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Moscow, Russia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Impressing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

Extremely impressing. I could hardlyimagine that two blocks from one of the central avenues in Saint Patersburg we will find such an unusial and beautiful church.

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St Petersburg
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159 reviews 159 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
207 helpful votes 207 helpful votes
“A gem of Neo-Gothic architecture”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2010
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If you have an extra 15 minutes to spare on the way to or from the Catherine Palace or on the way to the airport, make a short detour to visit this impressive church, which is quite unlike any other structure in St Petersburg. The official name of the church is the Church of St John the Precursor, but everyone... More

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Vienna, Austria
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Wie ein Lebkuchenhaus”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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