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1. www.saint-petersburg.com › cathedrals › church-resurrectionChurch of Savior on the Spilled Blood - Saint Petersburg

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   The Church of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Savior on the Blood Church) is St. Petersburg, Russia claims to have more mosaics than any other church in the world. Read up on the historic church in St Petersburg that was built as a memorial to Tsar Alexander II.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Church_of_the_Savior_on_BloodChurch of the Savior on Blood - Wikipedia

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   The church contains over 7500 square meters of mosaics—according to its restorers, more than any other church in the world. [ citation needed ] This record may be surpassed by the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis , which houses 7700 square meters of mosaics.

   • Affiliation: Russian Orthodox
   • Status: Secularized (1930s)

   • Ecclesiastical or organizational status: State Historical Museum

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   Does St Petersburg have more mosaics than other churches in the world?

   • The Church of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Savior on the Blood Church) is St. Petersburg, Russia claims to have more mosaics than any other church in the world. Read up on the historic church in St Petersburg that was built as a memorial to Tsar Alexander II

   Church of Savior on the Spilled Blood - Saint Petersburg

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   What is the most unusual church in St Petersburg?

   • Chesme Church is definitely one of the most unusual churches in St Petersburg. Located in the southern part of the city, it was established during the reign of Catherine the Great as the house church for the Chesme Palace, which is situated between St Petersburg and the summer residence of the royal family, the Summer Palace, in Tsarskoe Selo.

   The Most Beautiful Churches in St Petersburg - Culture Trip

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   When did St Petersburg become a city?

   • The city of St Petersburg officially came into existence under Tsar Peter the Great’s rule in the early 18th century, but many of the its religious buildings date back to the 15th and 14th centuries. Explore our guide to some of the most beautiful and historically important cathedrals and churches in Russia. 1. Church of the Savior on Blood

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   What can you see inside a Russian Church?

   • Inside the church you can see a fragment of the pavement stained by the blood of the Tsar Liberator, as Russians call him. Alfred Parland designed the building in the style of 16th and 17th Russian churches. It is often called a museum of mosaics: There are more than 7,000 square meters of mosaics depicting biblical scenes.

   A Guide to St. Petersburg’s Most Beautiful Religious Buildings

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4. www.saint-petersburg.com › virtual-tour › church-of-saviorThe Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg ...

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   Location: Naberezhnaia Kanala Griboedova. Reopened in late August 1997 after almost 30 years of restoration. The Church of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Savior on the Blood Church is St. Petersburg, Russia claims to have more mosaics than any other church in the world.

5. www.spottinghistory.com › view › 1889Church of the Savior on Blood, Saint Petersburg, Russia ...

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   The Church contains over 7500 square metres of mosaics — according to its restorers, more than any other church in the world.

6. www.themoscowtimes.com › 2018/07/06 › a-guide-to-stA Guide to St. Petersburg’s Most Beautiful Religious Buildings

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   Jul 6, 2018 · The Lutheran Church of St. Peter and Paul is one of the most important Protestant churches in Russia. Built in 1833-1836, it is one of the oldest and currently serves as the seat of the Archbishop ...

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7. theculturetrip.com › europe › russiaThe Most Beautiful Churches In St Petersburg - Culture Trip

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   Apr 29, 2021 · The church’s decorations, predominantly on its walls and ceilings, contain a vast collection of detailed and carefully placed mosaics occupying approximately 7,500 square meters (81,000 sqft), which depict scenes and characters from the Bible. It is believed to be the largest collection of mosaics in the world.

8. insidethevatican.com › magazine › cultureRestoration work on the mosaics of St. Peter’s Basilica

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   Mar 1, 2015 · For centuries St. Peter’s Mosaic Studio has maintained this enormous treasury of mosaics — more than 33,000 square feet of them. Now, after several years’ labor, the mosaic artists there have finished putting the final touches on restoration and preservation work for the Basilica: this is the perfect occasion to chat about this unique ...