Church of the Resurrection, St. Petersburg, Russia, July 2007
Church of the Resurrection, also known as Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood because it was built (between 1893 and 1907) on the spot where Alexander II was blown up by terrorists in 1881. The interior contains 7000 sq metres of mosaics covering walls, columns, and ceiling. In this photo, the traffic sign blends right into the church's multi-colored exterior!
Main altar of the church.
Walls and columns in the church, all mosaic.
Mosaic of the Resurrection.
Interior of the church dome.
Canal with the church in the distance.
Church of the Resurrection, also known as Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood because it was built (between 1893 and 1907) on the spot where Alexander II was blown up by terrorists in 1881. The interior contains 7000 sq metres of mosaics covering walls, columns, and ceiling. In this photo, the traffic sign blends right into the church's multi-colored exterior!
Main altar of the church.
Walls and columns in the church, all mosaic.
Mosaic of the Resurrection.
Interior of the church dome.
Canal with the church in the distance.