Photography Travel Adventures – St. Petersburg Russia


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The Church on the Blood was built on the site of an assignation.


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It was one of the most stunning churches I have ever seen. Try different angles for a new perspective.


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Hermitage: A large malachite and gold vase is a highlight in the gallery. It was huge and beautiful. 


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We enjoyed an evening that highlighted Russian traditional instruments and folk dances.


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One of the beautiful walkways in the Hermitage. It is covered entirely with ornate art.


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The interior walls and columns of the Church on the Blood are marble. The ceilings were painted and ornate.


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The Hermitage is one of the most famous art museums in the world. It houses many of the world’s finest painting, sculptures and art works. Notice the green drape around the outside of part of the building. We noticed that when a building was under repair, they would drape the outside and paint it with the way the building would eventually look.


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This hall of Catherine’s Palace, top to bottom, is lined with family portraits.

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Be sure to join us next month as we Cruise the Waterways.

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by Noella Ballenger

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