• Aerial view of Smolny Convent. Smolny Convent or Smolny Convent of the Resurrection (Voskresensky, Russian: Воскресенский новодевичий Смольный монастырь)...
  • The Smolny Cathedral was consecrated in 1835 as the cathedral of all the Russian education schools for the sake of Christ's Resurrection.
  • On the south side of the Smolny Cathedral monastery complex there is a historical building Smolny Institute of Noble Maidens .
  • The baroque Smolny Cathedral’s famous blue and while exteriors were designed in the 18th century by Italian architect Bartolomeo...
  • Today the blue Smolny Cathedral is also an active Russian Orthodox Church, and the surrounding convent houses various offices and government institutions.
  • Smolny Cathedral is a part of Smolny Convent or the Smolny Convent of the Resurrection which is located at the Ploschad Rastrelli on the Neva River...
  • You can easily recognize Bartolomeo Rastrelli’s rococo style in this beautiful light blue cathedral, known as Smolny Cathedral as well as Resurrection Cathedral.
  • July 20, 1835, Smolny cathedral was consecrated as a cathedral of all educational institutions in the name of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  • The dazzling cupolas of Smolny Cathedral, one of the most beautiful churches in St. Petersburg, rise majestically from its waterside location on the banks of...
  • Smolny Cathedral is a stunning example of Baroque architecture.