Culture of Saint Petersburg. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

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Plan your own excursion through Saint Petersburg: churches, museums and castles
Saint Isaac Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
» The Saint Isaac Cathedral is the largest Orthodox church in St. Petersburg and the unique architectural structure dominating in the downtown.
» The height of the cathedral is 101.5 m, the length and width is about 100 meters.
» The building of the cathedral is decorated with 112 monolithic granite columns of different size; statues representing 12 of the Holy Apostles are located on the corners and the tops of the gables.
» The Saint Isaac Cathedral has the unique collection of monumental painting of the first half of the 19th century, 150 panels and pictures.
» Construction of the cathedral lasted as much as 40 years. This was due to the fact that a soothsayer predicted to architect Auguste Montferrand his death immediately after the completion of the Saint Isaac Cathedral. Therefore, the architect didn’t rush with construction; he really lived a little less than a month after consecration of the cathedral.
» The height of the cathedral is 101.5 m, the length and width is about 100 meters.
» The building of the cathedral is decorated with 112 monolithic granite columns of different size; statues representing 12 of the Holy Apostles are located on the corners and the tops of the gables.
» The Saint Isaac Cathedral has the unique collection of monumental painting of the first half of the 19th century, 150 panels and pictures.
» Construction of the cathedral lasted as much as 40 years. This was due to the fact that a soothsayer predicted to architect Auguste Montferrand his death immediately after the completion of the Saint Isaac Cathedral. Therefore, the architect didn’t rush with construction; he really lived a little less than a month after consecration of the cathedral.
Church of the Savior on Blood, Saint Petersburg
» The Church of the Savior on Blood is one of the main sights of St. Petersburg, which is the museum and a monument of Russian architecture.
» The temple was erected on the site, where in 1881 Alexander II was killed. The temple was built as a memorial to the King Martyr.
» The height of the central dome of the temple is 81 m; the temple accommodates up to 1,600 persons.
» The building represents a congregated image of the Russian Orthodox church. The architecture of the temple is an example of the late stage in evolution of the Russian style.
» The Church of the Savior on Blood is a veritable museum of mosaic, covering an area of 7,065 square meters. Mosaic was created in the workshop of Russian artist Vladimir Frolov on sketches by more than 30 artists
» The temple was erected on the site, where in 1881 Alexander II was killed. The temple was built as a memorial to the King Martyr.
» The height of the central dome of the temple is 81 m; the temple accommodates up to 1,600 persons.
» The building represents a congregated image of the Russian Orthodox church. The architecture of the temple is an example of the late stage in evolution of the Russian style.
» The Church of the Savior on Blood is a veritable museum of mosaic, covering an area of 7,065 square meters. Mosaic was created in the workshop of Russian artist Vladimir Frolov on sketches by more than 30 artists
Winter Palace, Saint Petersburg
» The Winter Palace is the former grand residence of Russian emperors.
» Currently, the Winter Palace is part of the State Hermitage Museum and is the largest building of the museum complex.
» The building of the Winter Palace consists of 1,084 rooms, 1,945 windows and 117 stairs (including secret ones).
» The most important events related to the history of Russia are associated with the Winter Palace, as private life of Russian monarchs took place there.
» Surviving palace interiors have not only artistic, but also historical value.
» Currently, the Winter Palace is part of the State Hermitage Museum and is the largest building of the museum complex.
» The building of the Winter Palace consists of 1,084 rooms, 1,945 windows and 117 stairs (including secret ones).
» The most important events related to the history of Russia are associated with the Winter Palace, as private life of Russian monarchs took place there.
» Surviving palace interiors have not only artistic, but also historical value.
Catherine Palace, Saint Petersburg
» The Catherine Palace is one of the largest palaces in the vicinity of St. Petersburg; that’s former imperial palace.
» The building was laid in 1717 by the order of Russian Empress Catherine I.
» The Catherine Palace was built in Late Baroque style.
» One of the most famous rooms in the Catherine Palace is the Amber room, which was decorated mainly with amber.
» During World War II, German invaders stole the Amber Room decoration and put it in the Amber Museum in Konigsberg. That was the last place where it was shown.
» The building was laid in 1717 by the order of Russian Empress Catherine I.
» The Catherine Palace was built in Late Baroque style.
» One of the most famous rooms in the Catherine Palace is the Amber room, which was decorated mainly with amber.
» During World War II, German invaders stole the Amber Room decoration and put it in the Amber Museum in Konigsberg. That was the last place where it was shown.
Kazan Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
» The Kazan Cathedral is the outstanding monument of architecture and fine art in Russia.
» The cathedral was built in the first half of the 19th century in the Empire style imitating the temples of the Roman Empire.
» The Kazan Cathedral is richly decorated outside and inside with sculptures created by Russia's best sculptors.
» An integral part of the interior of the cathedral is painting of the iconostasis of, the walls, and dome poles.
» The main treasure of the temple is a revered copy of the Our Lady of Kazan.
» The cathedral was built in the first half of the 19th century in the Empire style imitating the temples of the Roman Empire.
» The Kazan Cathedral is richly decorated outside and inside with sculptures created by Russia's best sculptors.
» An integral part of the interior of the cathedral is painting of the iconostasis of, the walls, and dome poles.
» The main treasure of the temple is a revered copy of the Our Lady of Kazan.
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Public palaces near Saint Petersburg
♥ Palace 'Vorontsov Palace' , 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Anichkov Palace' , 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Shuvalov Palace' , 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Marie Palace' , 2.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Stroganov Palace' , 2.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Yusupov Palace' , 2.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'St Michael’s Castle' , 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Vorontsov Palace' , 1.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Anichkov Palace' , 2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Shuvalov Palace' , 2.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Marie Palace' , 2.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Stroganov Palace' , 2.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Yusupov Palace' , 2.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'St Michael’s Castle' , 2.8 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Saint Petersburg and around
♥ Art museum 'Russian Museum' St. Petersburg, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Hermitage' St. Petersburg, 3.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Russian Museum' St. Petersburg, 2.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Hermitage' St. Petersburg, 3.1 km from the center. On the map


Photogallery of cultural heritage of Saint Petersburg
Landmarks of culture on Saint Petersburg map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

