Admire the colors and culture of Sophia Square, a public plaza known as the home of a large-scale orthodox church. Extending out in front of the 1912 Byzantine-style church, the square allows for investigation of the church's ornate exterior decoration and architectural idiosyncrasies, which stand in clear contrast to the other architecture around the square. The space itself also represents a popular meeting place for locals and tourists alike, hosting a range of food and souvenir stalls. Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Harbin trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
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About a 15 min walk from the hotel, and visited every day during my 3-day visit (closed on Mondays, can only be viewed from the outside). The church has very nice elements and details inside, a QR...
About a 15 min walk from the hotel, and visited every day during my 3-day visit (closed on Mondays, can only be viewed from the outside). The church has very nice elements and details inside, a QR... more »
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We had a quick visit just to take some photos with the old Russian Orthodox church in the heart of Harbin. Could not enter the church, which was sad. This is apparently the largest Eastern Orthodox...
We had a quick visit just to take some photos with the old Russian Orthodox church in the heart of Harbin. Could not enter the church, which was sad. This is apparently the largest Eastern Orthodox... more »
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We walked around at about 5pm to 9pm. The night at this street is cooling and pretty crowded but it was fun with some street shows and water fountain near the church. The night market nearby was exciting selling the local foods and some exotic snacks.
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The building is very Russian. The whole Harbin city is a heritage of Russian culture. On this square you can find the biggest Orthodox church in the far east. There are many shopping malls around this square, so it is convenient to buy souvenirs.
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