Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Leningrad, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Leningrad, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

2-640-503 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Leningrad, 20th century. Russian Orthodox cathedral and oldest landmark in St. Petersburg, built between 1712 and 1733 n Zayachy Island on the Neva River. Built under Peter the Great and designed by Domenico Trezzini. The golden spire reaches a height of 123 metres (404 ft) and features an angel holding a cross.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Peter the Great: Russian: Tsar
  2. Domenico Trezzini: Swiss/Italian: Architect

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia Russia Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg

  1. 59 53 00 N , 030 15 00 E

World Asia Russia Saint Petersburg

  1. 59 53 38 N , 030 15 50 E

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Religion & Belief Christianity

Artistic Representations Cityscapes


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3204x4536
File Size : 42,579kb


Aliases

  1. MAGG21
  1. 0370004422
  1. 2-640-503
  1. 2640503
  1. MAGG21

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