In all times orthodox temples were built and still are building in all parts of Russia, not excepting St. Petersburg. The most impressive buildings of the city are Kazan Cathedral, Isaac Cathedral and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood.
Kazan Cathedral is a main active orthodox temple in the city. It was built by a peasant serf architecture what is quiet unusual. The original iconostasis was made of French silver taken as a booty after the war with Napoleon in 1812. Inside a cathedral the grave of a great Russian general M.I. Kutuzov is still may be seen.
Magnificent Isaac Cathedral is a fourth temple of the same name on this spot. You will visit the cathedral museum and will learn the building history of this awesome object.
Church on Spilled Blood is worldwide famous by its mosaics. Inside this church wou will see the place where Alexander II was assassinated in 1881.
Kazan Cathedral is a main active orthodox temple in the city. It was built by a peasant serf architecture what is quiet unusual. The original iconostasis was made of French silver taken as a booty after the war with Napoleon in 1812. Inside a cathedral the grave of a great Russian general M.I. Kutuzov is still may be seen.
Magnificent Isaac Cathedral is a fourth temple of the same name on this spot. You will visit the cathedral museum and will learn the building history of this awesome object.
Church on Spilled Blood is worldwide famous by its mosaics. Inside this church wou will see the place where Alexander II was assassinated in 1881.
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Mode of transport: walking
Duration: 4 hours Max travellers: 10 Type: Tours in St. Petersburg Availability: Daily except Wednesday Depart from: Hotel in St. Petersburg Price includes: Picking up at your hotel, professional tour guiding Extra pay: Admission tickets (€ 17 per person) Price per tour: € 85 |
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