Saint Isaac's Cathedral. Aldonina R.

The construction of the St. Isaac's Cathedral - one of the main attractions of St. Petersburg - appears to readers as an exciting story. How could the foundation of the temple be put on marshy soil? How did huge columns hoisted? Why in the dome of the cathedral clay pots? What sculptures decorate the walls and where is the architect himself depicted? All answers are on the pages of this book. For primary school age. Artist: E. Popovskaya.