St. Isaac's Cathedral possesses an imposing exterior presence with its single massive dome, but you'll also want to check out its opulent interior, with its multicolored marble floors and stunning ...

The architects designed the cathedral in imitation of Moscow's medieval temples, and the designs of the mosaics that decorate its interior were ... service. St. Isaac's Cathedral is one of St ...

In 1928, St. Isaac's became a museum ... Decoration of the cathedral’s interior required 900 pounds of gold, 16 tons of malachite, 1,100 pounds of lapis lazuli, and 1,000 tons of bronze.

Many items adorn the cathedral’s interior and exterior, Burov said, adding that "the current law on state museum funds does not regulate this matter." Burov said the museum at St. Isaac’s ...

St. Isaac’s Cathedral, one of St. Petersburg's prominent ... and Public Buildings until 1871 and was then turned over to the Interior Ministry of the Russian Empire. According to Ilya Rogachev ...

To learn more about the Church of Our Savior on Spilt Blood, click here > As if its exterior isn't breathtaking enough, the interior ... years to complete, St. Isaac's Cathedral was built to ...

Marvel at the grandeur of the Winter Palace, the golden domes of St. Isaac’s Cathedral, and the intricate canals winding through historic neighborhoods. Experience the elegance and cultural ...

Marvel at the grandeur of the Winter Palace, the golden domes of St. Isaac’s Cathedral, and the intricate canals winding through historic neighborhoods. Experience the elegance and cultural ...