Among the outstanding works of Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli is the ensemble of Novodevichy Convent in Russia, and Smolny Cathedral stands proudly as the centerpiece of the entire complex. Smolny Cathedral in St. Petersburg is a true masterpiece of Russian architecture, a bright, graceful building lavishly decorated with columns, pilasters and numerous decorative elements. Its facades are richly ornamented with gilding, giving the airy building an ornate and elegant look. Its sky-blue exterior and Baroque-style architecture bear resemblance to Nikolsky Cathedral, another St. Petersburg landmark built in the same era. Small churches stand at each of the chapel’s four corners, each one topped with a helmet-shaped dome, a large cupola and a cross.
Unesco: Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
RR: 10 Countries RR
Date: May 4
Unesco: Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
RR: 10 Countries RR
Date: May 4
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