Leningrad Oblast

Russia

Panorama of the banks of sleepy Vuoksa River at sunny summer day. Priozersk, Russia.
Panorama of the banks of sleepy Vuoksa River at sunny summer day. Priozersk, Russia.
May 2011 

Kazan Cathedral, St. Petersburg 

Kazan Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox Church built in 1801 -  1811 by architect Andrey Voronikhin. Also known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, dedicated to this venerated icon. It was modeled upon the St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican. It is located on the main road of St. Petersburg, the Nevsky Boulevard.
Nothing in St Petersburg is allowed to be built higher than the dome of St Isaac's Cathedral. As a result, you can see it's gleaming gold dome from nearly everywhere in the city. If you're staying at the Four Seasons, Astoria or W hotels then it's a great beacon to help you get back to them! 

It is worth getting a guide to explain what you are looking at inside as it's easy to miss so much of the rich history of the building, as you get carried away by the sheer scale of the cathedral. Also worth going up to the dome so you can walk around it on the inside for stunning views across the city.
Este es un verdadero descubrimiento. Camino a Peterhof, vimos esta hermosa iglesia ortodoxa

Popular cities in Leningrad Oblast

Hvalovskoe
Hvalovskoe
Enjoy access to sights and activities in the surrounding area during your stay in Hvalovskoe.
Panorama of Vyborg, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Vyborg
Known for Business, Shopping and Family-friendly
Vyborg is calling! Discover its castle, monuments, history and more.
Kotel'Skoe
Kotel'Skoe
Venture to Koporskaya Fortress—just one of the sights to explore around Kotel'Skoe.
Kingisepp
Kingisepp
Venture to Baron von Velio House and Narva Cascades—just two of the sights around Kingisepp.
Kamenogorsk
Kamenogorsk
During your stay in Kamenogorsk, you can discover things to see and do in the local area.
Os'Minskoe
Os'Minskoe
Enjoy access to sights and activities in the surrounding area during your stay in Os'Minskoe.