annunciation cathedral

This cathedral looks really beautiful, and the interior beauty far exceeds the exterior. But apparently no ones allowed to enjoy it. I was immediately approached by a man sitting in a chair after entering. He made a big fuss about my hat despite the fact that all the women were wearing shawls over their heads. Then he began yelling and pointing at the floor when I tried to walk deeper into the interior of the cathedral. Obviously you're not allowed to walk more than 10 feet inside the door. Then he began making a big deal babbling something about my camera after I took it out to take some photos. If you really don't feel like being patronized then don't waste your time going here. I never understood religious fanatics. They talk about how great their religion is, but as soon as you show any interest in it you're immediately ridiculed and belittled for it.

it has a long history, situated in the city centre and in the evening you must have seen it from the hill - the view is amazing

One of the "must see" in Kharkov. Very unusual design!Every time I see it- I stop for few minutes, because it's charming!

This church was lovely incredible both inside and outside definitely worth a return visit, it is amazing to see the devotion of the people lighting candles and saying prayers,it could convert the most cynical

Even full of people at prayer, it was a beautiful place. So many pieces of history on display. No I am not an Orthodox person. Still you could feel at peace and know God was close by. It was too dark for inside pictures, but it is worth the stop to see it!

Great and magnificent view to Annunciation Cathedral opens up from the place where people observe the panorama of the western part of the city, it is not far from Terraced Park. The first church of the Blessed Virgin Mary Annunciation was founded in 1655. But the one you can see nowadays has been constructed nearly 100 year ago by architect Lovtsov. The height of bell tower is approximately 80 meters. The Cathedral is capable of holding 4000 people.

I am from the UK, and not a regular church person, but every time I am in Kharkov we go to this Cathedral, usually in the afternoon,This is a stunning building, always busy with Prayer , wonderful atmosphere, you really feel like you are in Gods home, I love to spend 1/2 hour here , on each visit, Always many local people there in prayer, A must to visit , respect the traditions and culture,

Annunciation Cathedral is one of the largest Orthodox Churches in the world, and features countless relics of Saints, and former leaders of the Church in Kharkov, which is one of the oldest Slavic cities. It's worth visiting both to see the relics as well as to admire the massive beautiful architecture of the Church. The liturgies are also extremely beautiful.

Как по мне, так вот он и должен считаться достопримечательностью №1, этого прекрасного русского города. Чудом уцелевший и сохранившийся, памятник истории. Прекрасно, святая святых.Не рекомендую к посещению из-за высокой криминогенной ситуации в городе. в связи с последними событиями на украине.

Летом прохладно, красиво, вечером оригинальная подсветка. скоро в парке построят собор и будет вообще супер.

Этот собор один из прекраснейших, он красив и днем и ночью, когда подсвечивается колокольня и купола, советую обязательно посмотреть

Я вырос в Харькове и очень люблю это храм. Расположен в центре города.Очень красивый иконостас.Понравилось все.

Собор прекрасен как снаружи так и в нутри! И еет очень прекрасную архитектуру аж завораживает)))всем советую посетить!

С этим собором связана история - он древний. Рекомендую посетить, много икон красивых, реликвий... Харьковчане любят его. Находится в центре

красота шик блеск.можно реально смотреть часами и наслаждаться.очень красиво и изящно.Собор прекрасен.а ночью с подсветкой вообще божественно красиво