The Epiphany Cathedral was built in 1741 and subsequently extended in 1756. After the Revolution, the cathedral remained open for longer than other churches, but it too was eventually closed from 1939 until 1996. During this time it was used as a store and as a sports hall. It has since undergone reconstruction work and the pale-blue cathedral's golden domes have been restored having been removed in the Soviet era. The cathedral though is completely overshadowed by its wonderful bell tower. Not only is it beautifully decorated with traditional ornamental carved patterns, but it also stands at 63 metres tall making it the tallest historic structure in the city. Now it houses the Fyodor Shalyapin Concert Hall after the opera singer who was baptised in the cathedral.