Hot spots in Russia
By-Sydney Miller
October 11st, 2013
Cathedrals
St.Basil Cathedral
The St. Basil Cathedral is a wonderful building to look at. This cathedral was ordered to be built by Ivan the terrible to mark the capture of Kazan from Mongol forces. It was orginally named "The Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin by the Moat." The cathedral is now a museum. It is made up of very colorful domes and has a bell tower.
Interested in checking it out? The cathedral's visiting hours are 11:00am to 5:00pm. It is located in the Red Square.
Smolny Cathedral
The Smolny Cathedral is one of most beautiful chruches in St.Petersburg. It is located on the banks of the Neva River. A half circle fence gates the entrance of the cathedral. The steps infront of the alter are decorated with cut-crystals and the walls are white marble and covered with sculptured images.
Address- 3/1, Ploschad Rostrelli
Open-Daily from 11am to 7pm
Telephone-+7 (812) 271-7632
Exhibition Hall-RUB 150.00
Bell Tower-RUB 100.00
Joint Ticket-RUB 200.00