Tyumen is a modern Russian city in Siberia, rich in its traditions and attractions, which attract a large number of tourists here. The Orthodox churches of Tyumen are considered the hallmarks of the city, and the most ancient are architectural monuments and the heritage of a bygone era. Below will be presented the most significant religious buildings of this administrative center.
Church of the Archangel Michael
This is one of the oldest religious buildings in the city. The first mention of the temple is dated 1624. Then it was a small wooden church, burned down in a fire in 1696.
A new stone church was built on this site and consecrated in 1791. During the construction of the temple, it was decided to build a building on two floors. This led to the fact that the first floor is built in the Baroque style, and the second - in the Empire style. In addition, the upper (not originally planned) was consecrated in honor of John the Baptist later - in 1824.
The original paintings of the 19th century, which depicts biblical scenes, are still preserved on the walls of the temple. In 1991, the Church of the Archangel Michael was restored.
The address of the temple in Tyumen: st. Lenin, d. 22.
Znamensky Cathedral
The main temple of the city, located in the Central district of Tyumen. Laid in 1768 on the site of a wooden church. In total, the construction of the temple lasted 150 years. The first stone church was small, with a wooden roof and a dome.
In 1850, the temple was reconstructed and expanded. In 1901, at the expense of the merchant M. Ivanov, another 2 chapels were added and the bell tower was enlarged. Now Znamensky Cathedral is an integral building in the Russian Baroque style.
In Soviet times, the oldest temple in Tyumen did not escape the looting and seizure of valuables. In 1948, the cathedral was recognized as an architectural monument and returned to believers. This is one of the few Orthodox churches in which it was allowed to conduct services in communist times.
The address of the cathedral: st. Semakova, d.13.
Church of the Savior of the Miraculous Image
The Spassky temple in Tyumen (photo below) was founded in 1796. In connection with numerous reconstructions, the building combines 2 styles: pseudo-Russian and Baroque. At one time, it was the only church in the province, which immediately crowned 13 domes.
And also in the building in specially equipped crypts are cryptors and the oldest clergy of the temple.
In 1930, the Soviet authorities planned to blow up the Spassky Temple in Tyumen, but later abandoned this plan and limited themselves to demolishing the bell tower. For many years, the building housed a library and a hostel.
A complete reconstruction of the Spassky Church was made in the early 2000s. The temple is located on the street. Lenin, d. 43.
Holy Cross Exaltation Church
The Cross Exaltation Five-domed Church of Tyumen was built like a refectory church and consecrated in 1791. Funds for the construction were collected by the residents themselves. The walls of the temple were decorated with elegant Baroque decor, which was completely lost during the overhaul in the 19th century.
In the Soviet period, the church was closed and partially destroyed. In the bosom of the Tobolsk-Tyumen diocese, it was transferred in 1993.
Located at: st. Lunacharsky, d. 1.
Ascension Church of St. George
The St. George Church of Tyumen was built in 1789 on the banks of the Tura River. The two-story brick building is made in the Russian Baroque style. The church had 2 thrones and a bell tower.
Unfortunately, all the valuable property of the church was nationalized and lost forever in Soviet times.
In 1976, the Ascension Church building was given the status of a historical monument of local importance. In 1996, the church was returned to believers and rebuilt. Divine services resumed in 2001.
Ascension-St. George Church is located at: st. Coastal, d 77.