Izmaylovskoe

St. Petersburg

A column glorifying war right next to a church seems like an odd juxtaposition.
A column glorifying war right next to a church seems like an odd juxtaposition.
May 2011 Trinity Cathedral, St. Petersburg, Russia Trinity Cathedral (or Troitsky Ismailovsky sobor, in Russian) in St. Petersburg is another army church, built in 1828 to 1835 by architect Vasily Stasov with a massive central dome and four smaller one around it. It is a high point of Russian Neoclassical architecture. It is built on a Greek cross pattern with Empire style porticos each with six Corinthian columns on each of four equilateral sides of the church. According to the Russian tradition, each regiment of the imperial guards had its own cathedral. The Trinity Cathedral was the regimental church of the Izmailovsky regiment of Imperial guards, which takes its name from a royal residence in Tsarskoye Izmailovo, near Moscow. After the Revolution in 1917 it has ceased its function and after WWII it has become a warehouse of The Ministry of Telecommunications. It was reopened after 1990. During reconstruction in 2006 there was a big fire which damaged completely the main dome and one of the side domes, but was restored in 2010 to its pre-Revolutionary beauty. #unesco
May 2011 Trinity Cathedral, St. Petersburg, Russia Trinity Cathedral (or Troitsky Ismailovsky sobor, in Russian) in St. Petersburg is another army church, built in 1828 to 1835 by architect Vasily Stasov with a massive central dome and four smaller one around it. It is a high point of Russian Neoclassical architecture. It is built on a Greek cross pattern with Empire style porticos each with six Corinthian columns on each of four equilateral sides of the church. According to the Russian tradition, each regiment of the imperial guards had its own cathedral. The Trinity Cathedral was the regimental church of the Izmailovsky regiment of Imperial guards, which takes its name from a royal residence in Tsarskoye Izmailovo, near Moscow. After the Revolution in 1917 it has ceased its function and after WWII it has become a warehouse of The Ministry of Telecommunications. It was reopened after 1990. During reconstruction in 2006 there was a big fire which damaged completely the main dome and one of the side domes, but was restored in 2010 to its pre-Revolutionary beauty. #unesco
May 2011 Trinity Cathedral, St. Petersburg, Russia Trinity Cathedral (or Troitsky Ismailovsky sobor, in Russian) in St. Petersburg is another army church, built in 1828 to 1835 by architect Vasily Stasov with a massive central dome and four smaller one around it. It is a high point of Russian Neoclassical architecture. It is built on a Greek cross pattern with Empire style porticos each with six Corinthian columns on each of four equilateral sides of the church. According to the Russian tradition, each regiment of the imperial guards had its own cathedral. The Trinity Cathedral was the regimental church of the Izmailovsky regiment of Imperial guards, which takes its name from a royal residence in Tsarskoye Izmailovo, near Moscow. After the Revolution in 1917 it has ceased its function and after WWII it has become a warehouse of The Ministry of Telecommunications. It was reopened after 1990. During reconstruction in 2006 there was a big fire which damaged completely the main dome and one of the side domes, but was restored in 2010 to its pre-Revolutionary beauty. #unesco

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Trinity Cathedral which includes interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral

Trinity Cathedral

This distinctive and colorful cathedral is easily spotted on the streets of St. Petersburg and it is worth going inside to see more delights.

Trinity Cathedral
Hermitage featuring heritage architecture and a garden

State Hermitage Museum

Immerse yourself in a collection of prehistoric artifacts, Middle Eastern jewelry and European art that spans 6,000 years in one of the world’s oldest museums.

State Hermitage Museum
St. Isaac\'s Cathedral showing a statue or sculpture and a city

St. Isaac's Cathedral

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

St. Isaac's Cathedral
Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood which includes heritage architecture

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
The Mariinsky Theatre is known as one of the best venues for ballet and opera in the world. The audience will be made up of a complete cross-section of society from little girls in their best dresses, with parents in the tuxedos and bow tie, through to tourists in their jeans and polo shirts. The inside of the building is stunning, very traditional and old-school. It's worth paying the 150 roubles to hire the binoculars, as it allows you to skip the queue to the cloakrooms when you return them. The chairs aren't the most comfortable though. You shouldn't visit St Petersburg without a trip to see something here - it's such a part of the cultural heritage of the city.

Mariinsky Theatre

Enjoy a show at Mariinsky Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.

Mariinsky Theatre
Peterhof Palace and Garden showing a fountain and heritage architecture

Peterhof Palace and Garden

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Peterhof Palace and Garden

Other neighborhoods around Izmaylovskoe

St. Isaac\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and a city

Admiralteyskiy

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like St. Nicholas' Naval Cathedral while getting to know Admiralteyskiy, and be sure to check out the cozy coffeehouses. You can hop aboard the metro at Frunzenskaya Station or Tekhnologichesky Institut Station to see more of the area.

Admiralteyskiy
Hermitage in St Petersburg is a very nice museum. The rooms of the palace are so impressive ! #hermitage #saintpetersburg #russia #palace #museum

Vladimirskiy

While you're in Vladimirskiy, take in top sights like Russian State Museum of the Arctic and Antarctic or Ligovsky Prospekt, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Vladimirskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station.

Vladimirskiy
Counting the number of cities in which I see an Arch of Triumph.

Narva District

While you're in Narva District, take in top sights like Narva Triumphal Arch and jump on the metro at Narvskaya Station to see more of the city.

Narva District
Kazan Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

St. Petersburg City Centre

4.5/5(373 area reviews)

Interesting museums, cozy cafes and churches are just a few top things to explore in St. Petersburg City Centre. A visit to Alexandrinsky Theatre or Architect Rossi Street might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.

St. Petersburg City Centre
Nevskiy Prospekt which includes night scenes and a city

Nevsky Prospekt

4.5/5(190 area reviews)

Museums, theaters, and churches highlight some notable features of Nevsky Prospekt. Make a stop by Faberge Museum or Fontanka River Embankment while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Gostiny Dvor Station to get around town.

Nevsky Prospekt
Alexander Nevsky Lavra featuring a park and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Tsentralny

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Anna Akhmatova Museum at the Fountain House and take some time to enjoy the interesting museums during your time in Tsentralny. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station.

Tsentralny

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