St. Alexius Cathedral
Собор святителя Алексия
An Orthodox cathedral built during the Russian colonial period, with white walls and a green dome, and a landmark of Samarkand's Russian New Town.
In the late 19th century, the Russians laid out a European-style new town west of the old city. Its tree-lined avenues and colonial-era buildings, together with this Orthodox cathedral completed in 1911, create a different urban character. The church was converted from a military chapel into a cathedral, with white walls, a green dome and an iconostasis inside. Entry is free, but keep quiet during services, and women should cover their heads. It is near the university boulevard and can be visited on foot together with the Timur statue and the Russian-style streets.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Amir Temur Monument & University Boulevard
- Gur-e-Amir
- Ruhobod Mausoleum
- Khovrenko Winery
- Aksaray Mausoleum
- Sadriddin Ayni House Museum
- Registan
- Chorsu (Samarkand)