This cathedral attached to Smolnyi Monastyr (Smolnyi Convent) was built according to the design of, V. Rastrelli, a famous ... More
Smolnyi Sobor (Smolnyi Cathedral)
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This cathedral attached to Smolnyi Monastyr (Smolnyi Convent) was built according to the design of, V. Rastrelli, a famous 18th century architect. Work began in 1748 and the final touches and interior decoration were finished during 1832-1835 by V.P. Stasov. The cathedral is designed in the shape of a cross. The main part of the building is topped by a central dome joined on four sides by belfries and topped off with onion-domed cupolas. The building dominates the convent complex and surrounding cityscape.
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While eyes are naturally drawn to the splendorous St Isaac's Cathedral across the square of the same name, the less
noticeable Mariinskii Palace is nonetheless of some interest. Designed by a German in 1839 1844, the palace was ordered ...
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The Premiere Hotel is situated in the cultural center of Saint Petersburg, within two minutes walk from Teatralnaya Square. In
the immediate proximity to the hotel there are a number of world famous Petersburg sights such as the Mariinsky ...
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Moskovskie Vorota St. Petersburg hotel is a new Hotel and Conference Centre perfectly situated in the central part of the
city, on the Moskovsky Prospect which connects the city centre with Pulkovo International and Domestic Airport. With Moskovskye Vorota ...
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