Onion Dome Collection

St. Basils Cathedral in Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Europe, Russia, St. Petersburg. Church of the Spilled Blood Domes

The Church on the Spilled Blood, UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St Petersburg, Russia
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood was built on the site where Emperor Alexander II was fatally wounded in March 1881. The church was built between 1883 and 1907

Sezincote, Gloucestershire, home of Baronet Rushout, c1880. Sezincote was designed by Samuel Pepys Cockerell in Mughal style and completed in 1805

The Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. Artist: Vasily Vereshchagin
The Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. The Trinity Lavra of St Sergius was founded in Sergiyev Posad (Zagorsk), Russia, in 1345 by St Sergius of Radonezh

Saint Basils Cathedral in Moscow
Famous Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed. This church was built in Moscow on Red Square from 1555 to 1561

Exterior of St. Basils Cathedral, Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia, Europe

Winter in the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, c1910. Artist: Nikolay Dubovskoy
Winter in the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, c1910. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Yaroslavl, Russia

St. Stephens Cathedral, Passau, Lower Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Russia. Sergiev Posad. Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius

Sightseers and historic Russian buildings
Sightseers touring a Russian UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Transfiguration Cathedral (left) and the Intercession Church (center) and historic buildings of Kizhi Island

St. Basils cathedral on Red Square, Moscow
Side view of colorful St. Basils Cathedral in Moscow on Red Square in front of the Kremlin, Russia. Unique russian architecture and color domes

Detail of the exterior showing the gilded domes, 1484-89 (photo)
XAM93187 Detail of the exterior showing the gilded domes, 1484-89 (photo); Cathedral of the Annunciation, The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia; Ali Meyer.

Detail of the East facade showing the gilded domes, 1484-89 (photo)
XAM93186 Detail of the East facade showing the gilded domes, 1484-89 (photo); Cathedral of the Annunciation, The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia; Ali Meyer.

Corner tower of the Trinity Cathedral in the Solovetsky Monastery, Solovetski Islands, 1915.

View of the [Solovetskii] monastery from the inn, Solovetski Islands, 1915.

Vodianye Gates and archbishop's chambers, Ipatievsky Monastery, Kostroma, 1911.

Trinity Monastery for men in the city of Tiumen, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Trinity Monastery for men in the city of Tiumen, 1912.

Entrance gate of the Venerable Rizopolozhensky Monastery, Suzdal, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Entrance gate of the Venerable Rizopolozhensky Monastery, Suzdal, 1912.

Church of the Virgin Hodegetria, in the Kremlin, Rostov Velikii, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Church of the Virgin Hodegetria, in the Kremlin, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Church of the Resurrection in the Grove, Kostroma, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Church of the Resurrection in the Grove, Kostroma, 1910.

Holy Gates from 1652, Museum inventory number 1591, Rostov museum, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Entrance into the Nikolskaia Church in the Makaryev Monastery, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Entrance into the Nikolskaia Church in the Makaryev Monastery, 1910.

Nikolskaia Church in the Makaryev Monastery, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Nikolskaia Church in the Makaryev Monastery, 1910.

Volgoverkhove Monastery for women; Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord under..., 1910
Volgoverkhove Monastery for women; Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord under construction. The wooden Church of Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker [dedicated] to the memory of 17 October

Old church of Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker, Nyrob, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Old church of Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker, Nyrob, 1910.

Ryazan: Monastery of Our Savior from the northwest, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Ryazan: Monastery of Our Savior from the northwest, 1912.

Church of Saint John Chrysostom, from the southwest, Yaroslavl, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Church of Saint John Chrysostom, from the southwest, Yaroslavl, 1911.

Assumption Church on Prince Fedor's side [of the city], 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Assumption Church on Prince Fedor's side [of the city], 1910.

Entrance into the Church of the Resurrection, Kostroma, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Entrance into the Church of the Resurrection, Kostroma, 1910.

Church of Saint Nicholas the Wonder Worker, on Podozere, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Suzdal: The Church of Dmitry Solunsky, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Suzdal: The Church of Dmitry Solunsky, 1912.

Kremlin from the northeast, Rostov Velikii, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Kremlin from the northeast, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

(Winter) Church of the Fedorov Mother of God, Yaroslavl, 1911. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
(Winter) Church of the Fedorov Mother of God, Yaroslavl, 1911.

General view of the Kremlin, from the bell tower of the Church of All Saints, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Church in Petrozavodsk, 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Church in Petrozavodsk, 1915.

Trinity Cathedral. Kostroma, 1910. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Trinity Cathedral. Kostroma, 1910.

Church in Orsha Monastery - Orsha Ascension Monastery, twenty-two versts from Tver, 1910.

Church of the Resurrection of Christ, in the Kremlin, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Chapel of Our Savior on the site of dead soldiers, in the city of Cherdyn, 1910.

Assumption Cathedral in the Dalmatov Monastery, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Assumption Cathedral in the Dalmatov Monastery, 1912.

Cathedral in Petrozavodsk, 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Cathedral in Petrozavodsk, 1915.

Assumption Cathedral in the city of Tobolsk from the west, 1912. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Assumption Cathedral in the city of Tobolsk from the west, 1912.

Church of the Resurrection in the Grove (from the other side), Kostroma, 1910. Russian churches featured exterior and interior decoration in the forms of mosaics, frescoes, and carvings

Suzdal: The Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ [i.e. the Cathedral of the Nativity of the..., 1912
Suzdal: The Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ [i.e. the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin], 1912. The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin is the oldest church building in Suzdal

Bell tower of the Kremlin (built by Metropolitan Iona), Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Newly Built Holy Trinity Cathedral, 1880. Creator: Unknown
Newly Built Holy Trinity Cathedral, 1880. National Library of Russia

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Discover the enchanting beauty of onion domes in Europe, particularly in Russia. St. Basil's Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Moscow's iconic Red Square, showcases its vibrant and intricate onion domes that have become synonymous with Russian architecture. Marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors and patterns adorning these majestic structures. Another gem is The Church on the Spilled Blood, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in St. Petersburg. Its onion domes rise elegantly against the city skyline, captivating visitors with their ornate details and historical significance. Venture further into St. Petersburg to witness the breathtaking Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood Domes up close. These magnificent structures pay homage to Russian history while leaving spectators awe-inspired by their grandeur. Travel back in time as you explore Sezincote in Gloucestershire, home to Baronet Rushout during the late 19th century. Here you'll find an unexpected fusion of Indian and English architectural styles featuring stunning onion dome designs. Immerse yourself in history through Vasily Vereshchagin's masterpiece depicting The Siege of Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad during 1891. This artwork captures not only the intensity of battle but also highlights the prominence of onion-domed buildings within Russian culture. Cross over to Germany where St. Stephens Cathedral stands proudly amidst Passau's Lower Bavaria region, showcasing its own version of mesmerizing onion domes that add charm to this picturesque town. From Saint Basil's Cathedral to Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius - Russia boasts an array of iconic landmarks adorned with these distinctive architectural elements known as onion domes that continue to captivate sightseers from around the world. Indulge your senses as you wander through historic Russian buildings alongside these remarkable structures; each one tells a story steeped in tradition and cultural heritage.