Our Lady of Vladimir, St. Petersburg, Russia
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N 59° 55.692 E 030° 20.904
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Our Lady of Vladimir, the Virgin of Vladimir or Vladimirskaya, is one of the most venerated Orthodox icons and a typical example of Byzantine iconography. It is located in st. Petersburg, Russia.
Waymark Code: WM72RQ
Location: Russia
Date Posted: 08/24/2009
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Completed in 1783, the beautiful and historic the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God Cathedral is one of the oldest churches in St. Petersburg and presents a truly fascinating combination of baroque and classical architectural styles. The church is crowned with five onion-shaped cupolas, which rise into the sky above Vladimirskaya Ploschad in one of the most historic areas of the city. An impressive four-tiered bell tower stands adjacent to the church. The church is also home to one of the oldest and most elaborate iconostases in Russia.
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Style: Moscow Baroque
Type of building (structure): Large religious building (church, monastery, synagogue...)
Date of origin:: Built between 1761 and 1769.
Architect(s): Pietro Antonio Trezzini (attributed to him)
Web site of the object (if exists): [Web Link]
Address:
20 Vladimirsky Prospect, St. Petersburg, Russia
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