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the Chapel of St. Nicholas

Krasnyj prospekt, d.19, Novosibirsk 630099, Russia
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Ranked #6 of 37 attractions in Novosibirsk
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk, Russia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

It is said that chapel is build in the geographical center of Russian Empire. It was destroyed in 1930th and rebuild in 1993, 100 anniversary of Novosibirsk. Thus tourists, so to say, obliged to see it. It looks nice, but it is really small. Wedding couples like to visit this place, also sometimes there are services here. In this case... More

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Pleasanton, California
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This chapel was built in 1914 to symbolize the center of Russian Empire, in 1930s it was destroyed and the place was used to hold a statue of Stalin, then the statue was torn down and eventually the chapel was rebuilt in 1993, so this place is quite historic. There is not much interested inside, but I would really recommend... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

This chapel represents the centre of russia ( i assume when it was the u.s.s.r.).....it now stands on a very wide central reservation of a EIGHT LANE HIGHWAY, four each way,......unfortunately it was closed when i was there,....but peering through the door it was one room,...used as a souvenier shop.... but nothing to stop you saying a prayer whilst inside.......its... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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