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October 2006

Troitsky sobor (6340)

Troitsky Sobor, Troitskiy Cathedral, Troitskiy Izmaylovskiy Cathedral, Trinity Cathedral. Many names for the same church. I cropped it like this to show the domes and especially the central dome that was destroyed in a fire in august 2006. Renovations were almost ready when, during a service, fire broke out at the the main dome was destroyed. The fire originated from the scaffolding outside the dome.
In its full glory it must be quite a sight and it lies there perfectly to catch the morning light. This is a big cathedral btw.


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Guest 19-Nov-2006 10:40
Light is everything - and plenty of it here so you've caught the little pigeons in flight... It says a lot that so much beauty and grandeur is retained despite the building being swathed in gauze and scaffolding. I'll look forward to seeing the results of your next visit, but remember to order the morning sunshine in advance :)
Robert Charity25-Oct-2006 19:48
great composition, V