Spire of Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member NevaP
N 59° 57.024 E 030° 18.933
36V E 350070 N 6648928
Until recently this spire was the tallest structure in St Petersburg.
Waymark Code: WM3H5P
Location: Russia
Date Posted: 04/06/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member hiddenrock
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This is the oldest church in St Petersburg. Construction began in 1712 soon after the city was founded by Peter the Great in 1703. The gilded needle shaped spire was built by a Dutch Artisan German von Bolis. At the top there's a figure of a flying angel bearing a cross. The spire is 404 feet high. The church is located on an island in the Neva River and it's a prominent landmark from both sides of the river in downtown St. Petersburg.

Until a TV tower reached a greater height a few years ago this was the tallest structure in the city.
Location of the Steeple:
Peter and Paul Fortress
St Petersburg, . Russia
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Approximate Date of Construction: 1712-1733

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