The Annunciation Cathedral dominates Voronezh's skyline with its white-and-gold exterior and 97-metre bell tower. Though a modern reconstruction (completed in 2009), it stands on the site of the original cathedral and is built to the same design, making it an important spiritual and architectural landmark in the city.
The interior is richly decorated with gilded iconostasis and murals covering the full surface of the dome. Sunday morning services are atmospheric, with choral singing that fills the large interior. The cathedral grounds offer good views back over the city centre.