Chapel of St. Nicholas
Часовня Святителя Николая
A small white chapel with a red roof in the middle of Krasny Prospekt. Legend says it stands at the geographic center of Russia.
The Chapel of St. Nicholas was first built in 1914 to mark the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. At the time, it was believed to lie at the geographic center of the Russian Empire. It was demolished in the 1930s and rebuilt on the original site in 1993. Its small white walls and golden dome sit on the tree-lined median of Krasny Prospekt, making it one of the city's most photogenic landmarks. Entry is free, but dress appropriately when visiting.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Novosibirsk State Museum of Local History
- Lenin Square
- Novosibirsk State Art Museum
- Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Central Park
- Ascension Cathedral
- Krasny Prospekt