Church of Savior on Blood, Russia

The unique architectural structure, which has the full right to be called the new wonder of the world, is found in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Church of the Savior on Blood owes its unusual name to a historical event. In 1881, the Russian Emperor Alexander II was mortally wounded at that place. The temple was originally built as a monument to Tsar-Martyr, donations for its construction were collected throughout Russia.

This graceful architectural monument is located on the banks of the Griboyedov Canal. The church is considered one of the most beautiful structures of not only St. Petersburg, but also the country as a whole. The official opening of the cathedral took place in 1907. Its construction took 24 years. Before the start, there was a competition that was attended by the most famous architects of the late 19th century. One of the most difficult stages of finishing was putting the mosaics in. It lasted for 10 years, so the consecration of the temple had been postponed several times.

When the cathedral was finally completed, it was striking not only by its artistic design, but also by advanced technologies. The Church of the Savior on Blood was one of the first all-electric buildings in the city, it was illuminated by 1 700 light bulbs or so. Today, visitors will be able to admire the fine finish of the temple. It includes wonderful mosaics, grand gilded chandeliers, stained-glass windows, and artistic painting. The exhibition of mosaics that can be seen in the walls of the cathedral is one of the largest in Europe. Next - Alhambra Castle