Dormition Cathedral in Smolensk

Dormition Cathedral in Smolensk
Religion
AffiliationRussian Orthodox
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusRussian Orthodox Diocese of Smolensk
Location
LocationSmolensk, Smolensk Oblast Russia
Geographic coordinates54°47′20″N 32°3′16″E / 54.78889°N 32.05444°E / 54.78889; 32.05444
Architecture
Architect(s)Russian architect
StyleRussian Baroque
Groundbreaking1677
Completed1740

The Cathedral Church of the Dormition (Russian: Успенский собор), dominating the city of Smolensk, Russia, from Cathedral Hill, has been the principal church of the Smolensk bishopric for 800 years.

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