This neo-classic looking temple in its present shape was constructed in 1829 as a church of the Transfiguration regiment, one of the first 2 regiments of the Russian army getting the status of the Lifeguards. It has never been seriously damaged or closed - and in one of its towers one can see original British-made clock still in operation. Many...
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Transfiguration Cathedral
1, Preobrazhenskaya Ploshchad, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Notable for an array of cannons on its grounds and for its two revered icons, the Savior Not Created by Human Hands (Tsar Peter's favorite) and the...
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Notable for an array of cannons on its grounds and for its two revered icons, the Savior Not Created by Human Hands (Tsar Peter's favorite) and the Holy Mother of God, this cathedral is one of the most frequently visited in the city.
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3.5 out of 5, 2 reviewsLast reviewed 16 Dec 2011
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