The original project for the cathedral was commissioned by Catherine the Great as part of her plan to establish Yekaterinoslav (now Dnipro).
The cathedral's foundation was laid by Emperor Nicholas I in 1835.
In the mid-20th century, the building housed the Museum of History of Religion and Atheism, which saved the structure from being demolished.
The architectural design was inspired by the works of Adrian Zakharov.
The bell tower, which originally stood at the site, was dismantled during the Soviet era and never rebuilt.
The church was designed to be the center of a square originally planned to be named after Empress Catherine II.
The Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Saviour is the primary Orthodox church in Dnipro, located on Soborna Square. Construction began in 1830 and was completed in 1835, following a design by architect Ludwig Charlemagne. The cathedral was built to serve as the spiritual heart of the city's administrative center. Its architecture reflects a combination of late Classicism and Empire style. During the Soviet period, the building functioned as a museum of religion and atheism. It was returned to the Orthodox Church in the late 1980s. The interior features a significant collection of 19th-century religious iconography and wall paintings. The site is a registered architectural monument of national importance in Ukraine.
From the center of Soborna Square looking toward the main entrance to capture the full scale of the facade.
Respect the ongoing religious services by maintaining silence and moving to the periphery of the nave.
Ensure your phone is on silent mode before entering the main hall.
Take time to observe the intricate stonework on the exterior columns.
Avoid taking photographs of parishioners during prayer or private devotions.
Visitors are expected to dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees. Men should remove hats upon entry. Photography is generally permitted, but avoid using flash during services.
