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The cathedral was built in 1818-1858 by
the architect Auguste de Montferrand. The
sanctification of the cathedral was made
in May 1858 in the presence of the tsar
Alexander II. The St Isaac became the
main cathedral in Russia.
It is one of the biggest cathedrals in the
world being the fourth after St Peter’s
Basilica in Rome, St Paul’s Cathedral in
London and Basilica di Santa Maria del
Fiore.
Many new building technologies were
used during the construction of the
cathedral such as using the rails, light
metal dome and galvanoplasty used for
the decoration of the church.
The interior of the cathedral is amazing.
Magnificent mosaics icons, brilliant wall
and ceiling paintings, the stained glass
window of the ‘Resurrected Christ’,
bronze door covered with the biblical
topics – everything is worth your attention.
It would not be exaggeration to say that St
Isaac’s cathedral is the most interesting
religious building in St Petersburg. You
can also enjoy the view of the city from
the cathedral’s Colonnade.
The cathedral was closed in 1928 and
reopened as museum. Now this is still
the museum, but some services are held
in the cathedral. The schedule can be
seen at
http://www.cathedral.
ru/raspisanie_bogoslugenii
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