Smolny Cathedral, St. Petersburg - Russian Baroque masterpiece (Countries, Cities and Monuments Coloring Page)

Smolny Cathedral**, located in St. Petersburg, Russia, is a landmark of Russian religious architecture.

Construction began in 1748, during the reign of Empress Elisabeth I, to designs by the architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli, a major figure in Russian Baroque. Work spread over several decades, and the complex was completed in the early 19th century.

Originally conceived as the heart of a convent, the cathedral is now part of a museum and cultural complex.

Its architecture is distinguished by the Elizabethan Baroque style, characterized by richly decorated facades, slender volumes, elegant domes and a striking contrast between bright white and bluish hues.

This coloring highlights the fine ornamentation and harmonious verticality of Smolny Cathedral, a symbol of the architectural refinement of Imperial Russia.