Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas. Saint Petersburg. Russia

in #nature7 years ago

The Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and the Epiphany (the patron saint of all travelers, including by sea).

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It is the first sea cathedral. It is a magnificent monument of the architectural style of the Baroque. The temple became a place of commemoration of sailors who died during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. In their memory here are memorial plaques.

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Its construction was completed in 1762.
The St. Nicholas Epiphany Church is a symbol of the blessing of St. Petersburg as a city of marine glory.

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