Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Experience Saint Petersburg in Russia in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in Saint PetersburgSight 1: Церковь Воскресения Христова
The Church of the Resurrection of Christ is an Orthodox church on Vasilievsky Island in St. Petersburg, on the odd-numbered side of Kamskaya Street, at the entrance to the Smolensk Orthodox Cemetery. It belongs to the St. Petersburg diocese, assigned to the Smolensk Church. The temple is stylized as Moscow Baroque. Built in 1903, it operated until 1930, after which it was closed and used for various economic needs until 1991. From 1991 to the present, it has been restored. It is open daily, services are held daily.
Wikipedia: Воскресенская церковь на Смоленском кладбище (RU)
Sight 2: Церковь Смоленской иконы Божией Матери
The Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God on Vasilievsky Island is one of the oldest Orthodox churches in St. Petersburg. It is located at the Smolensk Orthodox cemetery on Vasilievsky Island. According to legend, Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg participated in the construction of the church, secretly carrying bricks to the scaffolding at night.
Sight 3: Троицкая часовня
The Trinity Chapel is a memorial chapel at the Smolensk Orthodox Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Russia, located on the site of the demolished Church of the Holy Trinity.
Wikipedia: Троицкая часовня (Санкт-Петербург, Смоленское кладбище) (RU)
Sight 4: Часовня св. Блаженной Ксении Петербужской
The Chapel of St. Xenia the Blessed is an Orthodox chapel in St. Petersburg. It is located in the Vasileostrovsky district at the Smolensk Orthodox cemetery. Open daily from 8.00 to 19.00. It is assigned to the Church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God. In the chapel under a bushel are the relics of Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg.
Sight 5: Нижним чинам Лейб-Гвардии Финляндского полка
The monument to the Finnish heroes was installed at the Smolensk Orthodox Cemetery in St. Petersburg as a tribute to the lower ranks of the Life Guards of the Finland Regiment, who died as a result of a terrorist act in the Winter Palace, carried out on February 5, 1880 by members of the People's Will movement, who made an attempt on the life of Emperor Alexander II.
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