St. Nicholas Cathedral

The Cathedral of St. Nicholas and the Epiphany is regarded as a symbol of St. Petersburg's blessing as a city of naval glory. Hence its common name - the Naval Cathedral - which goes back to the era of Peter the Great when the Maritime Yard was located on the site with a wooden churchas as it spiritual centre.

I Need to Go Back

December 23rd 2006
Many have asked if I saw the famous Hermitage Museum, and the answer is no. Not that I had enough time in one weekend to see everything, but as I read more and hear from more of you, it sounds like there are a lot of things I need to go back and see. Luckily enough I am close enough to do it again and maybe while it is cold outside, I can see some of the museums. I finally put some details ... read more

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Founded in the 12th century, the Principality of Muscovy, was able to emerge from over 200 years of Mongol domination (13th-15th centuries) and to gradually conquer and absorb surrounding principalities. In the early 17th century, a new Romanov Dynas... ... read more

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