The State Museum St. Isaac???s Cathedral

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9 / 10

7 expert reviews

“Climb the 250 steps to the colonnade surrounding the gilt dome for 360-degree views of the city.”

– Travel + Leisure

Fodor's Fodor's
"The grandly proportioned St. Isaac's is the world's third-largest domed cathedral and the first monument you see of the city if you arrive by ship." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"St. Isaac's mighty, somber facade rose only in the mid-19th century but has become an indelible part of St. Petersburg's skyline since then. Critics of the day called it "The Inkwell"..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"The golden dome of St Isaac’s Cathedral dominates the St Petersburg skyline." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Admire the frescoes and murals, such as the one by Karl Briullov covering 800 m2 of the main dome." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"The construction of St. Isaac's Cathedral was ordered by Alexander I in the early 1800s. This neoclassical marvel was finally completed in 1858 after 40 years of construction. St. Isaac's..." Full review
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