Near the Gorkovskaya metro station, it’s impossible not to notice the building with the Large Blue Dome. It’s a mosque. It’s an important place for Muslims. For tourists, it’s a beautiful building that’s a must-see.
The Saint Petersburg Mosque is located near the Peter and Paul Fortress, on Kronverksky Prospekt.
Construction took place between 1909 and 1920, designed by architect N.V. Vasiliev. The mosque was officially opened on February 22, 1913.
Dimensions:
Length – 45 m.
Width – 32 m.
Height of the main dome – 39 m.
Height of the minarets – 48 m.
Address: St. Petersburg, Kronverksky Prospekt, 7.
Nearest metro station: Gorkovskaya. (Distance approximately 350 meters.)
The location of the mosque is marked on the city map.