Temples
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Intercession Cathedral on the Moat (St. Basil's Cathedral)
The Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin Mary, which is on the moat, is the name of this temple on Red Square. But among the people it is more often called St. Basil's Cathedral. There are also those who remember the name Trinity Cathedral, which existed in the 16th century. This temple is 65 meters high
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Intercession Cathedral on the moat (St. Basil's Cathedral) St. Basil's Cathedral at present
St. Basil's Cathedral is perhaps the most famous of Russian churches. The fabulous domes of the cathedral can be seen on souvenirs; the familiar outlines of the cathedral seem to everyone to be the personification of Russia. The Cathedral on Red Square has stood for more than four hundred years, but
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St. Basil's Cathedral is a famous architectural monument of medieval architecture. Who built St. Basil's Cathedral
First, in 1554, a wooden Church of the Intercession with seven chapels was built next to the walls, and in 1555 a stone Cathedral of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary was laid - 9 churches on a single basement. Five of them were consecrated in the name of saints and Orthodox holidays, on the days of
2023-07-10 01:35:24 -
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Why does the temple, erected on a tragic occasion, have a festive appearance? Savior on Spilled Blood is the correct name
On March 1, 1881, Emperor Alexander II died in St. Petersburg as a result of a double terrorist attack. People called him the “Liberator”, in connection with the abolition of serfdom in 1861 and the victory in the Russian-Turkish War (1877-1878). Answers
2023-11-02 04:32:27 -
Chichen Itza is an ancient Mayan city in Mexico, where the famous pyramids and temples of the Maya are located Chichen Itza history
No one knows why one of the most developed Mayan cities, Chichen Itza, was deserted in the twelfth century: the policy of the Spanish conquistadors was aimed at the complete destruction of paganism, providing for the burning of manuscripts and the murder of priests who might
2022-06-29 16:22:11 -
The main department store of the country: history and modernity Gum history of creation briefly
Trade on the territory of modern GUM has been carried out since the 15th century. The historical name of the complex is Upper Trading Rows. Initially, Nikolskaya, Ilyinka and Varvarka divided all trade opposite the Kremlin into Upper, Middle and Lower rows. Each block inside was divided into
2023-10-04 02:28:52 -
New World: sights and interesting places (with photos) New World attractions with addresses for tourists
The urban-type settlement of Novy Svet, located in the southeast of the Crimean peninsula, near the urban district of Sudak, has a rich history. This is the most beautiful place in Crimea, which is constantly visited by numerous tourists. On the territory of the New World
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Interesting places and attractions - address
Search and create public transport routes that are optimal for you FROM your location to the desired street or house, as well as car, bicycle and walking routes for walking. Choose transport: Public transport By car
2022-07-21 16:21:45 -
Chichen Itza. City of Mayan pyramids. Chichen Itza: description, history, excursions, exact address of Chichen Itza where it is located
The history of Central America knows several civilizations. But it was the Mayan culture that always attracted me. First of all, I was interested in how this civilization, which knew neither the wheel nor the iron, was able to achieve such a level of development of the exact sciences, such as
2022-06-29 16:22:11 -
Nevsky Gate of the Peter and Paul Fortress: photo, description How to get to the Peter and Paul Fortress
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the first building of St. Petersburg. This is exactly how the city was founded in 1703 by Peter I. Since the territory passed to the Russian Empire during the war with Sweden, the fortress was built to protect against the Swedes. The fortress was founded on
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Marble Palace: excursions, exhibitions, exact address, telephone Message about the Marble Palace
Marble Palace The first building on this site between Palace Embankment and Millionnaya Street appeared in 1706. Here on the banks of the Neva the Postal Yard was built: “The postmaster shared this house with an innkeeper discharged from Danzig, from whom he could
2022-06-29 16:22:11 -
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Thebes
The Deir el-Bahri gorge on the western bank of the Nile is a kind of monumental scene for Queen Hatshepsut’s transition to the afterlife. Its limestone, almost 100-meter steep wall is like a luxurious folded curtain, against which in the 15th century. BC. was
2023-07-17 01:24:34 -
Capital, history, flag of Switzerland
Map of Switzerland with attractions Switzerland on the world mapMap of Switzerland detailedMap of SwitzerlandSwitzerland on the world map is located in Western Europe. The country borders Germany, Italy, Austria and France. In addition, the map of Switzerland will show gr
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Heligoland island and its history
: 54°10′57″ n. w. 7°53′07″ E. d. / 54.18250° n. w. 7.88528° E. d. / 54.18250; 7.88528 (G) (Z) Chapter Area Height of the center Official language Population Density 805.88 people/km² Time zone Telephone code Postal code
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Murcia guide: attractions, travel, climate, history, shopping and reviews How to get to Murcia
Murcia is a large city in southeastern Spain, 40 km from the Mediterranean Sea, and is the capital of the autonomy of the same name. The city's population is approximately 450 thousand people. The city attracts with its delightful baroque architecture
2023-12-17 05:47:05