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Famous Buildings in St Petersburg Russia

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By Ashlee Simmons
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Known for its historic buildings, St. Petersburg is home to a variety of structures showcasing Russian architecture. From towering spires and domes, rustic cabins and cathedrals, many of the buildings are well-preserved and open to the public.

    St. Isaac's Cathedral

  1. Auguste Montferrand built St. Isaac's Cathedral for the Russian Empire. It took forty years to complete construction.
  2. The Admiralty

  3. One of the first buildings in St. Petersburg, The Admiralty was used to build ships, and later reconstructed as a demonstration of Russian Empire architecture.
  4. The Menshikov Palace

  5. The Menshikov Palace was built for Governor General, Alexander Menshikov. The Palace now hosts 19th century Russian artifacts.
  6. The Cabin of Peter the Great

  7. The first home in St. Petersburg, the Cabin was home to Peter the Great from 1703 to 1708. Over three hundred years old, the Cabin is now a museum.
  8. The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood

  9. The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood was built at the site of Emperor Alexander II's assassination.

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