It's nearly midnight, we.need to be up early tomorrow and our waiter insisted on plying me with a great zinfandel tonight, so this will be short on text and long on pictures ...
We visited 3 St Petersburg cathedrals today, starting with St Issac. Completed in 1858, it is one of the worlds largest cathedrals at 43000 sqft.
Our next stop was the Kazan Cathedral, completed in 1811 and inspired by St Peter's in Rome, but with a Russian design aesthetic.
Our last stop, the Cathedral of Our Savior of Spilled Blood is named for the place Tsar Alexander II was killed in 1881. It was completed in 1907 and is currently under renovation. Unlike the others, it features 9 onion-domed cupolas, covered in gold, enamel and mosaics, and is what you likely picture in your mind when imagining a Russian church.
just outstanding. wish i was there - love, Cheryl
ReplyDeleteSuch striking architecture and art. Amazing period of time in the world when the noted artists, architects, composers and such were all funded by The Church. Those tableaus/murals are something.
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note, consider the kids on the local sports scene. The news says "Don't miss St. Bart vs. Spilled Blood - Friday at 2pm."
OMG!!! Literally OH MY GOD! These pictures are awesome - gave me chills. I loved visiting such gorgeous Churches thru your eyes....
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