The Kazan Cathedral is one of the largest churches in Saint Petersburg, with the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God as the main relic. Except for cultural and religious spirit, the cathedral is a unique piece of architectural art; colossal sizes, experimental shapes with highly detailed walls and columns make this cathedral a must-see sight for a true architecture lover.St. Isaac’s Cathedral was the one you have seen on a picture and the one you will see on your camera shots. Capture this unique architectural landmark and be astonished by its magnificent interior. Hear the stories about the challenging and grand-scale construction process, gaze at the icons made by famous painters, and be amused by the complexity of the details. Once you see the entire cathedral with your own eyes, you’ll understand how it is difficult to describe it with words.Head off to the wonderful church named in memory of Emperor Alexander’s fatal wound he got at this place. The spot where the emperor's blood was spilled was left untouched. In 1907, the building of the temple was completed and consecrated. The fairytale exterior differs from other St Petersburg’s Baroque and Neoclassical churches, as it was built in medieval Russian architecture style with richly decorated onion domes.
Get a jaw-dropping view inside the church, as you revel in the mosaic extravaganza on the walls and ceilings. A combination of various parts of the building, like differently built turrets and domes, made the cathedral one of the greatest.Smolny Cathedral looks more like a traditional Orthodox church but with its enormous sizes. Another interesting fact is the power of numbers: the building of Cathedral lasted for 87 years, then it opened for 87 years and closed for 87 years. Numerologists describe the number 8 as a shield, and 7 as a sword. It is believed that the Cathedral stands as a “protection” of the city.Make your way to Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral on Hare Island. Originally, it was built of wood but then it was reconstructed using stone material between 1712 and 1733 and became the first stone church in the city.
Be amazed by the spire of the world's highest Orthodox bell tower, which goes up 123 meters slicing into the sky. Witness its stunning interior and tombs of almost all Russian rulers from Peter the Great to Nicolas II. Russian emperors, empresses, and numerous relatives of the Romanov dynasty are buried here.The journey will introduce you to Trinity-Izmailovsky Cathedral. Grandiose and beautiful facade with highly-detailed columns and the massive dome with snowy white and bright colors made the cathedral building really impressive.Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary has the long history and enormous building, which massive facade, domed turrets and coloring, which makes it look luxurious, but discreetly and reservedly.The Naval Cathedral was found by Peter the Great and became the first Naval Cathedral. It is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, all seamen’s patron saint. Explore the rich Baroque architecture with high symbolism. White details remind of foam in sea waves and a mellow blue color of the building reminds of long sea expanses.
