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Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Virtual Tour

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Location of St.PetersburgThe largest Capital City in Northern EuropeSecond largest city in Russia Northern Capital of RussiaThe Venice of the North

                                                                                                          

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History of St.Petersburg 1703, May 26Peter the GreatNorthern War

Peter and Paul’s Fortress – the birthplace of St.PeteAn island in the delta of the Neva River

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Peter and Paul’s Fortress

                          

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1712-1918 The Capital of Russia

Three names1703- St.Petersburg1918- Petrograd1924-Leningrad1991-St.Petersburg

Russian RevolutionOctober, 1917

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The Winter PalaceFormer residence of Russian EmperorsBuilt in 1760sLocated on the bank of the Neva RiverPart of the State Hermitage museum

                                      

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The Hermitage MuseumCatherine the GreatThe largest Art Gallery in Russia

3 million works of art1.000 rooms

CollectionWestern European,Ancient EgyptianOriental Art

                                                    

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Living quarters of the Russian Emperors

                                                                                  

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Leonardo da VinciWorld Famous Italian ArtistMadona with the ChildOne of the 10 existing Madonas in the worldLate 15th century

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SculptureThe Statue of Jupiter8 century A.D.One of the largest sculptures in the collection

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The Palace SquareThe main square of the CityAlexander column

1834, victory over NapoleonAlexander I47.5 meters high600 tons weight

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The Nevsky ProspectMain avenueThe most historical part of the CityShopping and business part of the City

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St.Isaac’s Cathedral1818-185814.000 people4th largest cupola construction in the world101,5 meters highBreathtaking view of St.Petersburg

                    

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St.Isaac’s SquareMonument to Nicholas IThe whole square is located on the bridge-the widest bridge in St.Pete

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The Bronze HorsemanPeter the Great1784, Catherine the GreatSymbol

Form of a wave-symbol of seaHorse-RussiaSnake-symbol of enemy

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Church of Resurrection“Russian Style”

Mosaics, 7000sq.m

Church of Our Savior on the Spilled blood1883-1907

Built on the spot where Alex II was assassinated, 1881

1997 reopened

                           

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The Mariinsky TheatreWorld famous Ballet TheatreThe Best Opera and Ballet theatre of St.PetersburgBuild in 1783Empress Mary

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Interiors of the Theatre

                                                                   

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The Mariinsky Theatre

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White NightsFrom the middle of June until the middle of JulyNever gets darkDraw Bridges are open between 1 am and 5 am

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The Summer GardenOne of the Oldest Parks in St.PeteEarly 1700sSummer palace of

of Peter the GreatStatues of Greek

Gods and goddesses

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ReferencesView of St.Petersburg

www.petersburg.hypermart.net

Virtual Tour of St.Petersburg

www.cityvision2000.com

Detailed Information

www.finditlocal.com/stpetersburg

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