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Constructed in 1905, the cathedral was virtually destroyed during World War II, along with most of the rest of Sevastopol. It was partially restored and until 1962 remained a church. After, it was turned into a gymnasium and city archive. In 1992, the northern part of the cathedral was returned to church control and was re-consecrated in the name of great martyr Pantelejmon. It remains a worthy example of Orthodox architecture and is worth seeing (even though it seems to be undergoing a never-ending renovation).

Built between 1854–1888, Neo-Byzantine St. Vladimir's Cathedral commemorates the siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War of 1850s. The Cathedral is the burial place of several renowned Russian admirals, including Lasarev, Kornilov, Istomin, and Nakhimov, and has become the church most associated with the Russian navy.

The Neo-Byzantine, or Byzantine Revival style, Russian Orthodox cathedral overlooks the Chersonesos area. It is named after St. Vladimir of Kiev, who – as the legend has it – was baptized in this very spot in the year 988. Badly destroyed during World War II, it was reconstructed in 1990s. Today the interior dazes the visitor with polished white marble, stained glass and mozaics.