Excursion could be included into City Tour: St Isaac Cathedral is one of the finest architectural monuments of the XIX century (architect Montferrand), the former principal cathedral of the Russian capital, the largest cathedral in the city, The 4th greatest cupola cathedral in the world, richly decorated with monolithic columns, paintings, mosaics, sculptures, marble and semi-precious stones, which is able to accommodate about 12,000 people. The cathedral is graced with 112 solid granite columns weighing up to 114 tons each, and about 400 relieves and bronze sculptures. The observation platform on the colonnade provides a magnificent view of the city. St. Isaac's Cathedral - One of the world's most beautiful cathedrals, built between 1818 and 1858 to A. Montferrand's design and named in honour of St. Isaac of Dalmatia, on whose day (30 May) Peter I was baptised. The leading craftsmen of the time participated in its construction - sculptors I. Vitali and P. Klodt, painters K. Bryullov and F. Bruni, the bell-maker I. Stukolkin from Valdai and others. The cathedral has columns of Karelian granite and pediments with statues of the Apostles and the Evangelists. It is 101.5 metres high, and there is a marvellous view over St. Petersburg from the colonnades. Duration – 1,5 – 2,5 hours |
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