Hello,everyone! Today we would like to talk about the second largest city in Russia- Saint- Petersburg.The city with breathtaking architecture was established in 1703 by Peter the Great. Saint- Petersburg is very famous for its number of landmarks.
Let’s speak about the most significant sightseeing.
Saint Isaac’s Cathedral - the fourth largest cathedral in the world. It is the global known masterpiece of architecture including impressive mosaic, the combination of colourful gems and gilding, and of course sculpture. Before the revolution of 1917, St. Isaac's Cathedral was the main cathedral of St. Petersburg, and only after 1937 it turned into a history and art museum.The construction of the cathedral lasted 40 years and required a huge amount of effort. However, the result exceeded all expectations. During the construction, 43 types of minerals were used.
St. Isaac's Cathedral is one of the tallest buildings in St. Petersburg, therefore excursions to the cathedral colonnade are always popular among tourists. From a height of 43 m, you can see breathtaking views of the Neva and the central streets of the city.
This splendid cathedral is absolutely well-worth visiting.