Walks in Old Kolomna. The History of the Development of the Picturesque District of Northern Venice
This unique guidebook to all the streets of Kolomna is the result of many years of the author's search and collection of printed and archival materials. It recreates a picturesque picture of the former outskirts of Petersburg, a Venetian corner...
between the Neva River, Fontanka, and the Kryukov Canal. The streets of Old Kolomna, which housed the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Imperial Philanthropic Society, St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker Hospital, and the Marine Nicholas Epiphany Cathedral, have undergone numerous renamings and have witnessed many changes. The mysterious district of squares, bell towers, and canals has gradually transformed into a cultural and industrial center. Its history is intricately intertwined with the biographies of renowned poets, writers, historical figures, artists, composers, architects, and actors of different eras, whose names constitute the golden fund of Russian culture. This publication is intended for everyone who loves St. Petersburg and is interested in its history.
This unique guidebook to all the streets of Kolomna is the result of many years of the author's search and collection of printed and archival materials. It recreates a picturesque picture of the former outskirts of Petersburg, a Venetian corner between the Neva River, Fontanka, and the Kryukov Canal. The streets of Old Kolomna, which housed the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Imperial Philanthropic Society, St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker Hospital, and the Marine Nicholas Epiphany Cathedral, have undergone numerous renamings and have witnessed many changes. The mysterious district of squares, bell towers, and canals has gradually transformed into a cultural and industrial center. Its history is intricately intertwined with the biographies of renowned poets, writers, historical figures, artists, composers, architects, and actors of different eras, whose names constitute the golden fund of Russian culture. This publication is intended for everyone who loves St. Petersburg and is interested in its history.
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