Russian Church

Geneva, Switzerland

The Russian Church is a historic Russian orthodox church in Geneva. Grand Duchess Anna Fyodorovna, who resided in Bern and Geneva after she chose to separate from Grand Duke Constantine, gave funds to build the church in 1863; it was designed by David Grimm and completed in 1866 in the fashionable Les Tranchées neighborhood of Geneva. The Russian revival church with its Byzantine striped arches and gold onion domes underwent restoration in 1966.

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Religious sites in Switzerland

Address

Rue Rodolphe-Toepffer 9, Geneva, Switzerland

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Details

Founded: 1863-1866
Category: Religious sites in Switzerland

More Information

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Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Elín Kristjansdottir (8 months ago)
there is a sign that says you have to pay 2 chf but i am pretty sure this is optional. nonetheless it is extremely beautiful inside and out with a calming and holy atmosphere. definitely recommend ✝️

Yan (9 months ago)
We were also discouraged by the 2Fr sign

Adel Tabibz (10 months ago)
It's small building. But, so much iconic symbols and deeply spiritual vibes. Just go, sit, relax, and feel it

Ivan Swiss Glushenkov (14 months ago)
Easter 2024 and Mother’s Day were awesome!

T S (16 months ago)
It is a beautiful place on the outside, and like many others I saw the 2fr donation sign and walked away. However another person has wrote saying this is optional, which could be true.

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