When the Saint Petersburg Mosque in Russia opened in 1913, it was the largest mosque in Europe. It is so large that it can accommodate up to 5,000 worshippers! The dome and both minarets are covered with mosaic ceramics of a sky blue color, and the facades are decorated with sayings from Koran using the… read more of “Explorer’s…”
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This beautiful Russian-style church in St. Petersburg, Russia, was built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated in March 1881. The church was built between 1883 and 1907 and is officially called the Resurrection of Christ Church (a.k.a. The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood). The church was closed in the 1930s… read more of “Explorer’s…”
Here are photos from Rotterdam’s visit to St. Petersburg, Russia. Enjoy!
August is a holy month for Muslims around the world and for our brothers and sisters aboard ms Rotterdam because of Ramadan. On August 20, several Muslim crew members visited a mosque called The Saint Petersburg Mosque in Russia. The mosque was constructed from 1909 until 1913 by Nikolai Vasiliev. The building is 45m in… read more of “Rotterdam Crew…”
Catherine’s Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, is one of two of the most lavish palaces there. Constructed by order of Empress Catharina from 1717 to 1756 to “compete” with Peterhof, it does compete very well. It is known for it’s lavish decorations and Amber Chamber. Martin Jaxa-Rozen Shore Excursion Office ms Rotterdam