St. Petersburg, Russia
As part of revamping my website, I’m moving travel articles to this blog. This one was published in 2007.
What’s more iconic than the ornate exteriors of Russian churches?
These spires are part of the Church on the Spilt Blood, which is Russian Orthodox.
The interior is just as magnificent, with a soaring ceiling.
Petrahof, the summer palace of Peter the Great, is extremely opulent. These crosses are on the roof, designating the chapel area.
The ballroom is extremely gilded, with windows on one wall and mirrors on the other.
Petrahof is very famous for its fountains, which are gravity fed.
Once part of the winter palace, The Hermitage now houses more art than the Louvre. And the architecture is absolutely spectacular!
The sculpture hall of The Hermitage
Of course, there was a little souvenir shopping, too.
Hope you enjoyed the tour!
Ellen Lindner
