Sightseeing

Nikolaev State Council Building

The building was erected for Nikolaev Regional Communist Party Committee in 1954 by the project of architects Kosenko and Babayan. Since 1992 Nikolaev State Council holds its sessions there.

Address: Admiralskaya str.

The Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady

The Cathedral of the Nativity of Our Lady is a stone church. It was built in 1800 with the money raised on voluntary contribution of Nikolaev merchants. In 1828 two more small churches were added to the original building, and the cathedral was approved by the City Diocesan Chathedral. On the bell tower a huge 8 ton bell was placed in 1876. The cathedral was closed in 1938, and it was occupied with a military club (after the reconstruction). Since 1992 the cathedral works again and is being restored to its initial appearance.

Address: Letyagina str., 10

Tel.: (0512) 35-03-51

The Church of the Holy Ghost

The church was built in 1857 with the initiative of Vodopoi citizens and with active help of a honourable citizen, merchant Sobolev. The church was closed in 1936-1941, and then un 1961-1991. In 1992-1997 it was fully restored.

Address: Kirova Street (Vodopoj)

St. Joseph Roman-Catholic church

This church was built with the money of the Roman-Catholic parish by the project of architect Dombrovsky. It was closed in 1934, and restored in 1992.

Address: Dekabristov str., 32

St. Nicolas (Greek) church

The church was built with the money raised on voluntary contribution of the parish, mostly of Greek origin, in 1817.

Address: Faleeva Street.

Cathedral of the Kasperov Icon of Our Lady

The design was projected by architect Epinger. The cathedral was founded in 1904 and consecrated to God in 1908. Construction of the cathedral was finished in 1934 and the building was given to the 61 Kommunar Plant to be used as a club. The cathedral was given back to the parish in 1992 and at the moment it is being fully reconstructed to its initial appearance.

Address:Sadovaya str.

Lutheran church

Lutheran Church was built in 1852 by the project of architect Karl Akroid with the state money by the order of the Russian Emperor Nikolai I.

Address: Admiralskaya str.

Main Jewish Synagogue

The building was first founded in 1819 in presence of admiral Greig. The construction was finished in 1822. In 1934 in was closed and was being used as a club for medicine employed. The cathedral was given back to the parish in 1997.

Address:Karla Libknekhta str., 13

Jewish Praying House – synagogue “Habad Lubavitch”

It was built in 1877 and closed in 1934. After that for many years it was a Regional Cultural Department club. The synagogue was given back to the parish in 1995.

Address: Karla Libkhnekhta str., 15