The Znamensky Cathedral is Kursk's largest and most prominent church, a neoclassical structure whose white walls and blue domes are visible from across the city centre. The cathedral dates from the early nineteenth century and sits on the historic central square — an active place of worship with an interior rich in iconostasis and murals typical of the Russian Orthodox tradition.
The nearby Monastery of the Holy Trinity, within the same complex, adds another layer of religious architecture worth exploring on the same visit. Visitors are welcome outside service times.