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Naval Cathedral

The Sea Cathedral built in 1913 is truly known to be the symbol of Kronshtadt. The architect Kosyakov, the author of the project, was inspired by the Sophia Cathedral in Konstantinopol. The Cathedral with the height of 70,6 meters and the diameter of the dome of 27 meters can be easily seen from the coasts of the Gulf. Inside there is a marble memorial to the died sailors.

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Uploaded on November 1, 2008
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