Презентация Kazan Cathedral

Presentatio in English TOPIC : the Kazan Cathedral.

Author: Nick.

Last Name: Zakharov.

School, class: №35 6 V

Kazan Cathedral.

The history of the Kazan Cathedral.

• Kazan Cathedral is one of the most famous sights in St. Petersburg. It belongs to the largest temples of the city and is an ancient architectural structure. Among the monuments in front of the temple of Orlov were installed two sculptures – Kutuzov and Barclay de Tolly.

Who founded the Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg ?

• Construction of the Cathedral began in the 19th century and lasted for 10 long years,from 1801 to 1811. The work was carried out on the site of the dilapidated Christmas-the virgin Church. The architect was chosen to be known at the time. Voronikhin. Only domestic materials were used for the works: limestone, granite, marble, Pudost stone. In 1811, the Church was finally consecrated. Six months later, he was given the Kazan icon of the mother of God, known for the creation of miracles.

What does Kazan Cathedral look like ?

• The temple was built in honor of the Kazan miraculous icon of the Mother of God, which is the most important Shrine. The author of the project adhered to the style of architecture "Empire", imitating the churches of the Roman Empire. It is not surprising that the entrance to the Kazan Cathedral is decorated with a beautiful colonnade, decorated in a semicircle.

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Done: 07. 11. 2018.