The postcard shows Dnipro (formerly Dnipropetrovsk), Ukraine, in 1989. The building of the former Museum of History of Religion and Atheism is prominently featured.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard displays an architectural ensemble, including a majestic golden dome of the church and a tall bell tower with a golden spire. The building’s facades are in yellow tones, adorned with columns and decorative elements. In the foreground, two figures are seen strolling along an alley.
Historical note
The building depicted on the postcard was originally constructed as the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Construction began in the 1830s. After the 1917 revolution, the cathedral was closed and in the 1930s was converted into the Museum of History of Religion and Atheism. In the years of Ukraine’s independence, the building was returned to believers and reconsecrated as the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Present day
Currently, the building functions as the Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Orthodox Church of Ukraine). It is an active church and one of the significant historical and architectural landmarks of the city of Dnipro.
Location (map)
Address: Serhiy Nihoyan Avenue, 72, Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.464700, 35.046200
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: The building is located in the city of Dnipro, Ukraine..
Questions and answers
- When was the cathedral shown on the postcard built? Construction of the Holy Trinity Cathedral began in the 1830s.
- What was the building’s purpose during the Soviet period? During the Soviet period, the building was converted into the Museum of History of Religion and Atheism.
- Is the building an active place of worship? Yes, the building currently functions as the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Dnipro from 1989.
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