St. Petersburg, Russia 2011 Photo Gallery by Ray DeBosch at pbase.com

St. Petersburg, Russia 2011

Although just 300 years old, St. Petersburg has a rich and exciting history, full of dramatic events and major historical figures. Founded in 1703 by Emperor Peter the Great as his "window on the West", St. Petersburg enjoys a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere and some of the most beautiful architecture in Europe.

DAY 1: The Hermitage, St. Isaac's Cathedral, and The Church of Our Saviour Built Over Spilled Blood

Sharing with you folks, a few highlights from the 2 days we toured, awed by the splendor of St. Petersburg!

St. Petersburg, Russia: The Church of Our Savior	The Hermitage		Entering the Hermitage
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral	St. Isaac's Cathedral influenced the design of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.		A statue of Russian Csar, Nicolas I
St. Isaac's Cathedral or Isaakievskiy Sobor with 200 pounds of gold on its dome		Statue of Russian Csar, Nicolas I	Inside St. Isaac's Cathedral
		The Hermitage	Hermitage entrance
	Inside the Hermitage with 3 million pieces of artwork




The Church of Our Savior Built Over Spilled Blood	St. Peter and Paul Fortress

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Guest		22-Oct-2011 18:47
just gorgeous...spent many minutes on each picture....thank you

joseantonio		22-Oct-2011 18:34
Very nice images of this great city

Billy Gorospe		31-Jul-2011 21:57
As seasoned as you are, Ray - you excel and know the great scenes. Thanks for sharing.

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