Russian cities: Arzamas sights

Architecture Arzamas

Preserved historic buildings: the merchants' houses, shopping arcades, the Transfiguration Cathedral (1643), Elias Church (1746), Resurrection Cathedral (1814-42), etc.

 



Voskresensky cathedral:

Built in 1814 - 1842's. designed by MP Corinth to commemorate the victory of Russia in the war of 1812 building has the shape of a Greek cross, lying on the square. The length and width - 64 m, height up to the middle of the cross - 47 m.
Location: Arzamas, Cathedral Square, 1



Christmas Church:

Built in 1845-1852 years. by means of Arzamas merchant AY Zayashnikova by the architect KA Ton.
Location: Arzamas, st. Christmas


Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God:

The church was built in 1815, hipped bell tower - in 1721
Location: Arzamas district, with. Exit (exit in the direction of Diveevo)


The monument in memory of those killed June 4, 1988:

June 4, 1988 explosion at the plant Arzamas-1 during the approach of a freight train, vezshego explosives. 91 people died and hundreds were injured. In memory of the tragedy of the memorial, reminiscent of Salvador Dali painting with the current hours.
Location: Arzamas, in a park near the station Arzamas-1, the intersection of streets and the station Zhilkoop


The city also has:
Museum of Maxim Gorky, Arzamas State Literary and Memorial Museum APGaidar, Arzamas State History and Art Museum, the Planetarium.
Russian cities: Arzamas