Cathédral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky

Saint Alexandre Nevsky Cathedral

This Russian Orthodox cathedral, built in 1861, was

the first Russian Orthodox place of worship in France.

This shot was captured in reflection

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Cathédral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky

12, rue Daru

75008 Paris

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Cathédral Saint Alexandre Nevsky - 'looking out'

Cathédral Saint Alexandre Nevsky

Photos are not allowed in this beautiful gilt cathedral 

so this view looking out at autumn leaves and nineteenth century buildings 

will have to suffice.

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Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral

12, rue Daru

75008 Paris

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Cathédral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky

Cathédral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky

The bright skies of a clear autumn day 

accentuate the gold domes of Cathédral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky.  

Although no photography was allowed inside, 

the view of the low sun reflecting on the domes was sufficient.

To read more about this cathedral 

and to see another view, 

click here

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Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral

12, rue Daru

75008 Paris

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Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral - III

Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral

As we walked down the street to take a broad view of this magnificent cathedral,

the reflection of a car window captured the gold onion dome turrets

against the afternoon sky.

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Saint-Alexandre-nevsky Cathedral

12, rue Daru

75008 Paris

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Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral II

The beautifully crafted windows of the St Alexandre Nevsky Cathedral

give a reaching view of the streets beyond.

The windows of this elegant place of worship are most often seen from the other side.

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Saint Alexandre Nevsky Cathedral
12, rue Daru
75008, Paris

Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral

On Rue Daru in the 8ième arrondissement, this Russian Orthodox church is nestled in a predominantly Russian neighborhood.  Although there are no photos allowed inside, the exterior is elegant, in the shape of a Greek cross.  Each branch of the cross is terminated by an apse, topped with onion dome turrets. 

Picasso was married to the dancer Olga Khokhlova in this church in 1918.  The cathedral celebrated its 150th anniversary in September this year, and just a week ago a charitable auction featuring works of 29 Russian painters living in Paris was held to benefit restoration of the cathedral. 

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Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral

12, rue Daru

75008 Paris

Métro Ternes ou Métro Courcelles