- ..."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.
- During World War II, while the Novgorod Kremlin was seriously damaged during the Nazi occupation of the city, St Sophia Cathedral escaped serious damage.
- Washington DC, DC. 5. The elegant centerpiece of Novgorod. I felt a little out of place in the Cathedral of St. Sophia.
- ...to an elongated plan with a large central dome typical of major shrines in Novgorod, such as the Cathedral of St. Sophia, built almost 150 years earlier.
- The Cathedral of Saint Sophia in Novgorod by architect Unknown was built in Veliky Novgorod, Russia in 1045 – 1052. It is 38m high
- 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.
- The St. Sophia Cathedral is one of the destiantions of my lifetime. Fortunately I have visited it twice. Once with a group - that was a rush - and now with a friend.
- Cathedral of St. Sophia, Novgorod. View Larger Map. ... Cathedral of St. Sophia, Novgorod. West Entrance to the cathedral.
- St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod is unique in many respects, but most importantly - it is the oldest surviving church built by the Slavs.
- 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.
