1 saint-petersburg, russia virtual tour irina mcclellan
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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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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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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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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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