Living TRAVEL - ST. PETERSBURG

Church of the Saviour of the Spilled Blood

Apart from the splendiferous exterior this church is interesting because of its overwhelming mosaic decoration inside
    


 

 

 

 
Below: images of the amazing mosaic interior of the Church of the Saviour of the Spilled Blood
 

 
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  Iconostasis and Royal Holy Doors (separating the nave from the sanctuary)
 
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     Iconostasis and Royal Holy Doors - closer view
 
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Above and below: closer views of Holy Doors
 
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 Detail of Holy Doors
 

 
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