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May 1, 2011 · 1. Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. 21,725. Churches & Cathedrals. Built to memorialize Alexander II following his assassination in 1881, this magnificent church with Italian pink marble floors and numerous mosaics was modeled after 16th and 17th century churches, contrasting sharply with the prevailing architectural styles. See full details.
Bibliography. History of Saint Petersburg. The Bronze Horseman, monument to Peter the Great. The city of Saint Petersburg was founded by Tsar Peter the Great on 27 May 1703. It became the capital of the Russian Empire and remained as such for more than two hundred years (1712–1728, 1732–1918).
01 / Attractions. Must-see attractions. State Hermitage Museum. St Petersburg. The Hermitage fully lives up to its sterling reputation. You can be absorbed by its treasures for days and still come out wanting more. The enormous… Grand Palace. Around St Petersburg.
