Saint Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg

Outstanding experience! Two areas to visit here: the column and the museum. The column is about 400 steps up and has a 360 degree view of the city. The views are truly incredible! The museum has a large collection of canvas paintings of the major religious figures and the walls and ceilings are painted in beautiful detail. Truly exceptional experience with views of the city and a cultural/historic landmark.

Nice place with history..... Really an architectural marvelous monument..... No words to describe.... If in st. Petersburg really a must visit..... There are markings on the pillar nearby which depicts the water level during the floods in the ancient era..... Really cant believe the fact that the water has risen to the top step level of the cathedral...

- St. Issac's cathedral is the largest Orthodox cathedral in St. Petersburg and is largest orthodox basilica and the fourth largest cathedral in the World. - The construction of the cathedral took 40 years to complete, the dome was painted grey during World War 2 for protecting it from bombing. - The neoclassical exterior is based on gray and pink stone and huge pillars. The main dome of the cathedral is made up of pure gold. - The interior of the is featured with pained walls and ceilings and various beautiful doors.

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful Cathedrals in Europe, similar in size and overall style to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow. In both cases, the observation deck is an inseparable part of the experience! Beautiful views of the city!

This cathedral is close to the Hermitage, and has some peculiarities compared to the other big churches in Saint Petersburg. Not only is it a museum, but also the architecture is different. The columns outside each weigh over 100 metric tons, and you can only really appreciate their size when you stand right next to them. Another thing is the dome build with a steel support. If you purchase the ticket for the inside, you can see how the church was build and what techniques where used. You will also be able to admire the artwork and gold plating, typical for Russian churches. If you pay a little extra, you can climb up to the colonnade on top of the church and enjoy a wonderful view all over the city. The tickets are only valid for the day of purchase though!