Memorial Stone of the Andreevsky Cathedral (Kronshtadt)

A memorial stone is installed on the territory of Andreevsky Garden in Kronstadt at the site of a lost Orthodox church, which was an outstanding architectural monument of Russian classicism. The solemn laying of the foundation for the new stone Andreevsky Cathedral took place on June 20, 1805, in the presence of Emperor Alexander I, who personally laid the first stone using a specially made silver hammer and trowel. The construction of the building continued for twelve years, and its consecration in 1817 was performed by Filaret, Bishop of Revel, who later became the Metropolitan of Moscow. In 2018, the foundation at this site was classified by KGIOP as a discovered cultural heritage site of the peoples of Russia.