Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

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Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul sent on October 29, 2018 (18:30) by Dantes. 34 comments, 826 views.

, 1/25 f/7.1, ISO 1600, hand held.

La cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo è la chiesa più antica di San Pietroburgo ed è legata a doppio filo sia alla storia della città sia a quella dei Romanov visto che qui sono custodite le spoglie dei governanti russi da Pietro il Grande in poi. Edificata originariamente in legno appena un mese dopo la fondazione di San Pietroburgo, nel 1712 fu ricostruita in pietra secondo i dettami dell'architetto Domenico Trezzini, l'architetto italo svizzero al quale si deve l'invenzione dell' stile architettonico barocco petrino. La sua costruzione si protrasse per oltre 20 anni e fu consacrata nel 1733. La Cattedrale di Pietro e Paolo ha segnato una svolta radicale rispetto chiese tradizionali ortodosse: la sua forma rettangolare, il campanile, e la guglia sono tutte caratteristiche prese in prestito dalle chiese protestanti dell'Europa occidentale ed evidenti segni dell'influenza dell'architettura olandese. La guglia è stata ricoperta nuovamente d'oro nel 2002 e domina incontrastata la città con i suoi 123 metri d'altezza. Proprio per la sua altezza è stata spesso vittima di fulmini, e in particolare fu avvolta da un incendio particolarmente grave la notte tra il 29 e il 30 aprile 1756. Nel 1766, Caterina la Grande ordinò che il campanile fosse ricostruito esattamente nelle sue sembianze originarie e 10 anni dopo, nel 1776, fu inaugurata la nuova torre. L'interno della cattedrale ha una iconostasi fantastica e fu completata da un gruppo di più di quaranta architetti. Le pareti della cattedrale sono impreziosite da dipinti di vari temi biblici, tra cui spiccano le storie evangeliche eseguite da artisti del 18° secolo. La maggior parte dei governanti Romanov di Russia sono sepolti all'interno della cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo in tombe monumentali di marmo bianco; quelle di Alessandro II e della moglie sono di diaspro verde e quarzo rosa. La tomba di Pietro i Grande, ancora venerata da migliaia di persone, si trova nella parte anteriore destra.

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Albieri Sergio

sent on October 29, 2018 (18:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful, Congratulations Dante!
Hello! Sergio ;-) :-P

Dantes

sent on October 29, 2018 (18:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello to you Sergio, thanks!!! :-P ;-)
Dante

Giapiergi

sent on October 29, 2018 (18:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photo :-)
sharpness, colors and lights managed with mastery.
A real masterpiece to admire.
Just compliments.
a greeting, Giacomo.

Marco50

sent on October 29, 2018 (18:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

There was the factory mark in this shot, also great view as a stamp
always better, always at the TOP
Congratulations Dante

user113787

sent on October 29, 2018 (18:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A marvel, congratulations Dante for this umpteenth great job.
Hello, John

Errekappa

sent on October 29, 2018 (18:38) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

All round! Nice choice, congratulations Dante!
A greeting!

Gianni Aggravi

sent on October 29, 2018 (19:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Majestic... :-o :-o

Francescoc

sent on October 29, 2018 (19:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A bomb of inner church, in every sense! Nice complete also the caption! :-)

Ingmaggiore

sent on October 29, 2018 (19:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Another phenomenal use of the fisheye! And congratulations for 1/25 Freehand!
Alexander

Army1

sent on October 29, 2018 (19:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A masterpiece as always you got used
Congratulations
Hello
Armando

Claudio Aurelio

sent on October 29, 2018 (20:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

What a beautiful
Hello

Lupo Manulo

sent on October 29, 2018 (21:12) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot, Congratulations! Emanuele.

Dantes

sent on October 29, 2018 (23:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Giacomo, Marco, Giovanni, Rita, Gianni, Francesco, Alessandro, Armando, Claudio, Emanuele, is always a pleasure to read, 1001 Thanks!!! ;-) :-P
Hello, Dante

Silvio Maccario

sent on October 30, 2018 (13:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful framing, details, symmetry. Congratulations, I like it very much. A dear greeting. Silvio. :-)

Lastpeanut

sent on October 30, 2018 (13:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Remarkable symmetry of the fish-eye, something not so obvious
beautiful the subject
Hello
Ezio

Dantes

sent on October 30, 2018 (13:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Silvio, Ezio, thank you very much and good day!!! ;-)
Hello, Dante

Angelo Adorisio

sent on October 30, 2018 (14:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful site and PDR, congratulations

Rosario Cafiso

sent on October 30, 2018 (14:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

:-P I was sure before opening it that it was your shot :-P spectacular Image :-P compliments Dante :-P Hello Rosario :-P

Dantes

sent on October 30, 2018 (14:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Angelo, Rosario, a serene day and a thousand thanks!!! ;-)
Hello, Dante

Paolorossi

sent on October 30, 2018 (17:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Really beautiful compliments ;-)

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