Architectural marvels of St. Petersburg open in miniature
Like elsewhere in the world including London and Hague, St. Petersburg has become the first Russian city to receive its miniature copy. A total of ten historical architectural monuments have now got their little twins.
A miniature city with small replicas of its main architectural landmarks has opened in the St. Petersburg`s Aleksandrovsky Park. Bronze copies of the main symbols of the city, including ensembles of Palace and Senate Squares, the St. Peter and Paul Fortress, the famous Kazan, St. Isaac`s and the Savior on the Spilled Blood Cathedrals and many other architectural marvels are now occupying almost one quarter of the park`s territory.
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Special place is given to the great architects who in various years have worked on creating the unique face of St. Petersburg. A bronze composition features images of Rastrelli, Rossi, Trezzini, Montferrand, Thomas de Thomon and others.
The idea and the design of this ambitious sculpture ensemble belong to the honored Russian artist Aleksandr Taratynov. Presenting his work at the solemn opening he took all those interested on a tour around the mini-city.
Taratynov`s sculptures are known not only inside Russia. Some of his works are residing in Europe, for example the monuments to the Grand Duchess Anna Pavlovna of Russia in the Netherlands, the writer Anton Chekhov in Germany, singer and poet Vladimir Vysotsky in Montenegro and many more.
"I`m sure that our mini-city will soon enter all the St. Petersburg city-guides and will become a modern attraction for visitors," the Mayor of St. Petersburg Valentina Matvienko said at the opening.
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