Built in 1894, the church was refurbished in the late 1970s and is a national historic landmark. Many works of art grace its walls, including icons from the 18th century, chalices and other liturgical objects given to the church years ago by the Orthodox Missionary Society. The church is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Visitors can also attend Sunday services at 10 a.m. and Saturday vespers services at 6 p.m. There are no pews and visitors stand during the services.
Next door is Cathedral Park, a spot to stop and enjoy the view.
Across Gold Street on Fifth Street is the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, home to the Catholic Diocese of Juneau. Down Gold Street a block at Fourth Street is Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, more than 100 years old. Follow Fourth Street back toward the Capitol, but hang a left on North Franklin Street. Three blocks down is Gonakadeit Park with a painted Tlingit Indian sea monster panel. Downtown Juneau features historic buildings and shops filled with Alaskan mementos.