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Sobor Petra I Pavla, St. Petersburg

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Visit Sobor Petra I Pavla and admire its red-brick walls, glazed tiles, ornate decoration, and five spires arranged in the shape of a tent. The story goes that the cathedral was built in the Neo-Russian style in 1904 for common people, who were not allowed into palace churches. A viewing platform around the church's 60 m (197 ft) high central spire provides views over the marshland and pine forest all the way to St. Petersburg. The interior of the church features three icon-stands: two made of white Carrara marble and one of majolica. Climb the high, well-lit gallery to look for the special places for consecrating eggs and Easter cakes. Work out when and for how long to visit Sobor Petra I Pavla and other St. Petersburg attractions using our handy St. Petersburg trip planner.

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By B1714D

THIS IS NOT the Peter and Paul's Cathedral where the Romanov's are buried (that one is in St. Pet center within the same name fortress on an island). THIS IS the same name Cathedral in Peterhof...

THIS IS NOT the Peter and Paul's Cathedral where the Romanov's are buried (that one is in St. Pet center within the same name fortress on an island). THIS IS the same name Cathedral in Peterhof... more »
By Margo7850p

The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles was built in 1895-1904. A very beautiful cathedral both on the outside and within. Red brick walls, glazed tiles and ornate decoration . The Olgin.... more

The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles was built in 1895-1904. A very beautiful cathedral both on the outside and within. Red brick walls, glazed tiles and ornate decoration . The Olgin.... more »
By CrunchyMonkey

A little further out from the city on an island, but worth to go, a little difficult to find the entrance to from the metro, but just ask someone or show someone a picture they will point you in the..... more

A little further out from the city on an island, but worth to go, a little difficult to find the entrance to from the metro, but just ask someone or show someone a picture they will point you in the..... more »

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By Badri Beriwal

Great cathedral. Under renovation right now.

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By Armen Arevyan

great view from park

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By Dejan Braki

THIS IS NOT the Peter and Paul's Cathedral where the Romanov's are buried (that one is in St. Pet center within the same name fortress on an island). THIS IS the same name Cathedral in Peterhof, around 45 min from the center. It totally differs in style and year of construction from the St. Pet's one. This one in Peterhof is just across the road from the Peterhof summer Palace complex (read that review). It's a beautiful classic Russian style Cathedral built around 1900, almost 200 years after the St. Pet one. It's just by the bus stop that will take you back to center so it's worth visiting its beautiful interiors

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By roselin steve

Beautiful antique painting and olden days icons and very peaceful atmosphere would love to stay there entire day praying

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By Lazar Trajković

It is in reconstruction faze. Too pitty one can not take picture from inside.

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