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Daily Archives: August 5, 2010
St. Isaac's Square in St. Petersburg, Russia
In St. Isaac’s Square in St. Petersburg, Russia stand two impressive structures: St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the statue of Nicholas I. The cathedral took 40 years to build and was completed in 1858. The design of the cathedral and the dome in particular influenced the design of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC. The statue of Nicholas I was remarkable for its time. It was the first equestrian statue using only two points of support – the horse’s two rear legs. The statue was unveiled in 1859. Continue reading