The temple ensemble of the Red Square, dating back to XVIII-XIX centuries, is located in Shlisselburg. It consists of the Annunciation Cathedral, Kazan Nicholas Church and chapel. In 1995, by decree of President Boris Yeltsin, the complex has been attributed to the cultural heritage of the federal (national) values.

In place of the current stone Cathedral of the Annunciation was a wooden church built in 1702 by Emperor Peter I. The building stood for about two decades, and was dismantled in 1725. The new wooden church was built in 1728, but it burned down in 1756. In place of a wooden church in 1764 it was built a new stone church building at the expense of patrons Sibileva and Belov, who was later buried here. In 1778, the temple bell tower was added. During the Second World War the church was seriously damaged, it was completely destroyed the roof and steeple bell tower.

In 1935, the Annunciation church was closed and selected by the faithful. His adapted for business needs. In the period from 1941 to 1943, held here the service, but the Church has not been returned to believers. Only in 1990 it happened. Since 1991, in the Annunciation Cathedral conducted regular services and restoration works that have not been completed to date.

Near the cathedral is the church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Initially, the site of the present church in the years 1737-1739 was built a wooden church, which, based on information from the record, was moved to the village Gavsar. However, at this place in 1770, it was built stone building, which survived to this day.

Services are held in the church until 1933. Then the government took it from the faithful, and the temple was used for other purposes. In 1995, he was returned to the Orthodox. The temple has been renovated, refurbished, and they started to hold regular services.

Currently, the church of St. Nicholas is in excellent condition. The building - a white and blue colors, plastered walls, white columns decorated with stucco. The roof, the drum, the dome and decorated with poppy-head galvanized sheet iron. Makovka made in the shape of the bulb, painted in blue tone.

Chapel of Our Lady of Kazan was built in 1864. The newly consecrated In 1989. At the present time - acting. Services are held on a special schedule.

The territory of the Annunciation Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church - total. Here the lights are installed, stylized antique.