The interesting blue color of the Smolny Monastery makes it easily recognizable. At the center of the complex is the striking Cathedral of the Resurrection, a St. Petersburg landmark. Smolny Cathedral Located on the banks of the River Neva, the …
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The equestrian statue of Peter the Great, known as the Bronze Horseman, is a tribute to the founder of St. Petersburg. The fascinating monument is one of the most famous symbols of the city. The Statue The Bronze Horseman The …
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Shortly after founding the City of St. Petersburg in 1703, Peter the Great lived in a very modest house while overseeing the construction of his fledgling city. The wooden building survived to this day thanks to a protective wall. When …
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The magnificent Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is one of St. Petersburg’s most memorable landmarks. The church, built at the end of the nineteenth century, is constructed in a classical Russian style decorated with colorful domes and glazed …
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
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The Mikhailovsky Castle was built at the end of the eighteenth century as the official residence of Tsar Paul I, who had it built complete with a moat and drawbridges to protect him against potential coups. Paul I Mikhailovsky Castle …
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