• During World War II, while the Novgorod Kremlin was seriously damaged during the Nazi occupation of the city, St Sophia Cathedral escaped serious damage.
  • ..."the love of wisdom"), and thus Novgorod's cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Wisdom of God, in imitation of the Hagia Sophia cathedral of Constantinople.
  • The Cathedral of Saint Sophia in Novgorod by architect Unknown was built in Veliky Novgorod, Russia in 1045 – 1052. It is 38m high
  • The St Sophia's Cathedral was built between 1045-1050 inside the Novgorod Kremlin (fortress). It is one of the earliest stone structures of northern Russia.
  • St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod is unique in many respects, but most importantly - it is the oldest surviving church built by the Slavs.
  • The oldest and most imposing surviving monument in Novgorod is the Cathedral of St. Sophia (also known in the Orthodox tradition as "Divine Wisdom")
  • So it is highly advisable that if you happen to take a Russia Travel Package then do go for visiting the Cathedral of St. Sophia in Novgorod.
  • Open main menu. Saint Sophia Cathedral at Novgorod Kremlin. © blinow61/Getty Images/iStockphoto. Cathedral of St Sophia.
  • The Cathedral of Saint Sophia is the oldest building in the Kremlin of Novgorod, and the church is also the center of early Russian religion.
  • ...for wisdom, and consequently Novgorod's cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Wisdom of God, in imitation of the Hagia Sophia cathedral of Constantinople.