PHOTO: Church of the Savior on the Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia
Church of the Savior on the Blood in St. Petersburg, Russia was built on the site where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated and was dedicated to his memory
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PHOTO: Nevskiy Prospekt in St. Petersburg, Russia
Typical street scene along Nevskiy Prospekt, the main retail thoroughfare in St. Petersburg, Russia. Buildings are an intriguing mix of Russian Brutalist and European architecture, and the result is thoroughly cosmopolitan.
PHOTO: Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia
Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia is dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan, probably the most venerated icon in Russia.
PHOTO: Catherine Palace Gardens, St. Petersburg, Russia
Perfectly manicured beds at Catherine Palace Gardens in St. Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg, Russia – Handsome But Haughty
“You’re going to Saint Petersburg? It’s such a beautiful city.” Everyone I knew who had visited Russia’s second largest city shared this sentiment, and after a few days of wandering the manicured avenues and placid canals, I agreed. Seeking a port and access to European trade, Tsar Peter the Great founded the city in 1703 … Read more
