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Lovely weather in May! A clear afternoon in Saint Petersburg~

Peter and Paul Cathedral, 125 meters high. The proportion of that large spire to the main body is quite different from the style of Western Europe. It is said that the designer of the top weathervane was rewarded by the emperor with an amber wine cup, allowing him to drink for free in any tavern, earning a lifetime supply of drinks. How romantic~ I also visited Peter and Paul (also known as Rabbit Island), took pictures with the popular rabbit, and saw the double-headed eagle sculpture. One head looks to the east, and the other to the west, quite a grand layout... The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, didn't have time to go inside, but the weather was very good! So I got some very vivid onion dome photos~ Kazan Cathedral, the side door has many Roman columns, very reminiscent of the Spanish Square. Then went to Saint Isaac's Cathedral (the Golden Dome Church), it is said that many craftsmen were sacrificed, using mercury mixed with gold leaf, layer by layer applied to the dome, the gold leaf could only stick after the mercury evaporated. It looks quite resplendent in good weather. Also didn't have time to go in, just looked at the large bronze doors, carved with the story of Jesus' crown of thorns. Finally went to the Decembrists' Square, viewed Saint Isaac's Cathedral from a distance, saw the bronze statue of Peter the Great, the horse stepping on a snake, representing the conservatives and Sweden. Also saw a local couple taking wedding photos on the lawn~ Good weather really is the best~
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Posted: May 21, 2024
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