Ascension Cathedral, Almaty - Kazakhstan

[Nick1000]

The Cathedral of the Temple of Holy Ascension (1904-1907) in Almaty, also known as Zenkov’s Cathedral (in honour its architect Andrei Zenkov), is located in the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen. It is the main Russian Orthodox Church in Kazakhstan and is included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of the country. The church brings together local and Russian architecture as both Kazakh and Russian people participated in its construction.

The cathedral is one of the tallest wooden buildings in the world and the tallest Orthodox wooden church. The highest point at the upper end of the cross on the main dome is 39.64 metres above ground, while the top of the bell tower is 46 metres above ground.

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[ArmyMatt]

gorgeous Church building

 

[Cody J Dunbar]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I especially like the photo with the mountains in the background.

 

[abacabb3]

Unbelievably beautiful!