Kronstadt is a Russian port city that is located on the island of Kotlin. Until 1983, it was possible to get to the island only by swimming, but now it is connected with St. Petersburg by the road - KAD. In 1990, the historic center of the city was included in the UNESCO World Heritage. This alone shows that there is much to see in Kronstadt. But what is there to look at first. Let's take a closer look at all the main attractions of this beautiful city.
What to see in Kronstadt?
Nikolsky Sea Cathedral in Kronshtadt
This cathedral is, perhaps, the main attraction of Kronstadt. It was built in 1913 by the architect V. Kosyakov. According to architecture, the cathedral in Kronstadt resembles the Sophia Cathedral in Istanbul. Of course, there are differences, but the common features of the cathedrals are clearly visible. Nevertheless, the Nicholas Naval Cathedral impresses with its splendor and radiant beauty.
St. Andrew's Cathedral in Kronshtadt
The Cathedral of St. Andrew the First-Called is a true pearl of architecture. The cathedral was built in 1805, and in 1932 it was destroyed by the Soviet authorities, and in its place was erected a monument to V.I. To Lenin. In our time there is a memorable sign on the place of the cathedral. In the image of the St. Andrew's Cathedral, many temples were built - the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Izhevsk, the Transfiguration Cathedral in Dnepropetrovsk, and so on.
Gostiny Dvor in Kronshtadt
Gostiny Dvor was built on the site of shopping arcades in 1832 by architect V. Maslov under the decree of Nicholas I. In 1874 the building was burnt, but it was restored with some minor changes. It is interesting that after the restoration the merchants could not agree on what color to paint the building - yellow or gray - and the building was half painted with one color, half with another, which later, of course, was corrected.
Tree of desire in Kronstadt
The tree was donated to the city by blacksmiths. It is extremely unusual and constantly attracts a lot of tourists. Firstly, of course, the fact that this tree fulfills the desire, and secondly, the original appearance - the tree has a face and even an ear, in which you can whisper the most cherished desire. In general, in paper with desire, they wrap a five-ruble coin and throw a owl sitting on a branch in the nest, if the paper has fallen to its destination, then it is necessary to run the tree three times and saddle the deer standing next to it and rub its nose. In this case, the desire will come true.
Vladimir Cathedral in Kronstadt
The first, still wooden church of St. Vladimir was built in the distant 1735. After that, it was rebuilt many times and in the end, in 1882, the building of the cathedral became stone. During the Great Patriotic War the cathedral was used as a warehouse, there were also several explosions in it, but the cathedral was not particularly damaged. After the war, it was completely restored and now divine services are held in the Vladimir Cathedral.
Winter pier in Kronstadt
The winter wharf was created under the reign of Peter. For more than a hundred years it was wooden, but in 1859 the tree was replaced with a stone and in 1882 the marina acquired a modern look. On the pier there are still guns and cores from the ship "Emperor Paul I", as well as vases on the pier, which also belong to that time. In memory of the war on the pier anchors appeared from the boats, which in 1941 landed on landing stage landing. It is also interesting that all Russian sea voyages began precisely from this pier.
Church of St. Nicholas in Kronstadt
The church was built in 1905 by architect V. Kosyakov. In 1924 the church was closed. Her premises were used for the Pioneer Club, but after the war there was a farewell hall with the deceased. At this time, the church is restored and services are not carried out.
The Italian Palace in Kronshtadt
The palace is one of the oldest buildings in Kronstadt. Initially, the palace was built for Prince AD. Menshikov architect I. Braunstein in 1724. After that, in the 19th century the palace underwent a restructuring and its appearance completely changed, but it did not lose its charm. And in front of the Italian Palace is the Italian pond, which used to be a wintering place for ships.
Fountains in Kronstadt
The fountains of Kronstadt are simply beautiful! The photo shows the Musical Fountain and the Pearl Fountain, which delight the eye with its beauty and surely please the hearing with the pleasant murmur of crystal clear water.
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Kronstadt is an incredibly beautiful city that strikes with its splendor and the smell of the past that pours in the air. This is a city in which you definitely need to visit.
Kronstadt, along with other suburbs of St. Petersburg : Tsarskoe Selo, Oranienbaum , Petrodvorets, Pavlovsk, is a cultural and historical heritage of the country, which acquaints visitors with various milestones of the life of the Russian people.