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PMR326-01
USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Sun Fountain in the park revolves under its own power.
Keywords: metropolis, culture, historic, St. Petersburg, waterplay, garden, park, grounds, Peterhof

PMR325-12
USSR, Leningrad: view of the West Pavilion of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets with costumed court lady posing in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque, period dress, pretty girl, model, Peterhof

PMR325-11
USSR, Leningrad: view of the West Pavilion of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets surmounted by the double eagle, with the Fountain of Spring and Summer.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Baroque, Peterhof

PMR325-10
USSR, Leningrad: view of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets from the Upper Park, with the Dolphin Fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Peterhof

PMR325-09
USSR, Leningrad: view of the Great Palace of Petrodvorets from the Upper Park, with statues in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Peterhof

PMR325-08
USSR, Leningrad: Neva panorama (from left): Academy of Sciences, Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (formerly the Kunstkamera), Zoological Museum, the Exchange and a Rostral Column on the Strelka, seen from the Hermitage Hydrofoil landing platform.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque

PMR325-07
USSR, Leningrad: Cathedral of the Resurrection in Smolny Convent, begun in 1748 by Elizabeth I but only finished in the 1830s. Another of Rastrelli's creations, today (1990) it houses an exhibition devoted to the city of Leningrad.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, impressive

PMR324-07
USSR, Leningrad: Peter and Paul Fortress, with the golden spire of the cathedral reflected in the waters of the Kronverk Canal.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, fortifications, defence

PMR324-06
USSR, Leningrad: Cruiser "Aurora", now a museum ship, sided with the Bolsheviks in 1917 and actively promoted the revolution. From here came the signal to storm the Winter Palace.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, warship, navy, marine, steamship, veteran

PMR324-05
USSR, Leningrad: the Armenian Church on Nevsky Prospekt, built by Velten between 1771-80. Presently in use as a storeroom (1990).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Classical

PMR324-04
USSR, Leningrad: buildings on Nevsky Prospekt, viewed from the gardens of Kazan Cathedral. No. 28, on the right, built in 1912-14, now the "House of Books" formerly belonged to the Singer Sewing Machine Company.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg

PMR324-03
USSR, Leningrad: central tower of the Admiralty Buildings, one of the first projects of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg (1704-5) and the hub and emblem of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg

PMR324-02
USSR, Leningrad: central tower of the Admiralty Buildings, one of the first projects of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg (1704-5) and the hub and emblem of the city.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg

PMR324-01
USSR, Leningrad: Peter the Great Monument "The Bronze Horseman" in the Square of the Decembrists, dedicated by Catherine the Great on 07.08.1782, the centenary of his accession.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR323-12
USSR, Leningrad: St. Isaac's Cathedral, the world's 3rd largest domed church (after St. Peter's, Rome and St. Paul's, London). Built between 1818 and 1858 to a design of Auguste Ricard de Montferrand of red granite and grey marble.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, Classical, St. Petersburg

PMR323-11
USSR, Leningrad: Nicholas I Monument, designed by Montferrand, the architect of St. Isaac's Cathedral, and unveiled in 1859. The allegorical figures have features of the Tsar's wife and daughters who commissioned the work.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR323-10
USSR, Leningrad: Nicholas I Monument in Isaac Square with the gilded dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral providing an impressive background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Orthodox, equestrian, statue, St. Petersburg

PMR323-09
USSR, Leningrad: view of the Alexander Column and Winter Palace from the twin arches of the General Staff Headquarters.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, St. Petersburg

PMR323-08
USSR, Leningrad: corner of Palace Square where the Guards Headquarters (1837-43) adjoins the Winter Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

PMR323-07
USSR, Leningrad: main entrance of the Winter Palace on Palace Square. Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century. The Hermitage Museum is now housed in part of the complex.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg

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