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The Square In Campo Marzio

A charming square located in the heart of the historic center of Rome. It is located in the Campo Marzio area, which is known for its elegant streets, high-end shops, trendy bars and restaurants.

The square is surrounded by beautiful buildings, including several historical palaces and churches. One of the most remarkable buildings on the square is the Palazzo Chigi, which is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Italy.

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Demidov Estate In Bolshoy Tolmachevsky Lane

This estate belonged to Ammos Prokofievich Demidov, the son-in-law of Nikifor Vyazemsky, who taught the son of Peter 1, Tsarevich Alexei. The mansion was then a real palace, built in the style of classicism.
It is assumed that the project of the house was carried out by Matvey Kazakov himself.

In the following years, the Demidov estate was sold and significantly damaged by the fire of 1812. During the reconstruction, the front facade of the building was somewhat altered, decorated with new elements and has been preserved in this form to this day.

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Prince Vladimir Cathedral

Shortly after the start of construction of St. Petersburg in a swampy area on the shore
Malaya Neva, popularly called Mokrusha, a small wooden church of St. Nicholas was installed. In 1713, a mazank temple was erected in its place, consecrated six years later, and Emperor Peter I himself was present at the consecration ceremony. The new church was much larger than the existing ones and received the status of a cathedral.

At the beginning of the XVIII century, the church was already in need of restoration, and by order of Anna Ioannovna, architect M. Zemtsov began the construction of a stone church.

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Santa Susanna

Santa Susanna is a beautiful church located in the heart of Rome, just a few minutes walk from the famous Via Veneto. The church is a popular destination for both tourists and locals, allowing a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the city.

Santa Susanna was originally built in the IV century AD and has undergone many reconstructions over the years, including a major restoration in the 17th century. The church features stunning Baroque architecture with intricate frescoes and paintings decorating the walls and ceiling.

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Senate Palace

This building was built for 11 years since 1776 for Empress Catherine. The Senate was built "for the glorification of the Russian state."
Architect Matvey Kazakov created a real masterpiece of architecture in the classical style, and when the top officials did not believe that the dome with a diameter of 24.7 meters above the main hall was strong enough, Kazakov climbed up and stood on it for half an hour. But there is information that he was standing restlessly - jumping and stamping. When the architect came down, his colleagues greeted him with an ovation.

The Empress liked the palace so much that she gave the architect's wife her gloves.

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Mikhailovsky Palace (Russian Museum)

Emperor Paul I decided to build the Mikhailovsky Palace for his youngest son, Prince Mikhail Pavlovich, and ordered to save money for it.

Despite the fact that Pavel l was killed during a palace coup and did not witness the realization of his idea, Emperor Alexander built a palace for 21-year-old Mikhail designed by the famous architect Karl Rossi. After considering several proposals concerning the location of the future palace, we decided on the construction of a vacant lot located in the center of St. Petersburg.

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Santa Maria In Cosmedin

Santa Maria In Cosmedin is a charming medieval church located in the heart of Rome's historic district. The church is known for its intricate Byzantine-style mosaics, which are best preserved in Rome. The most famous attraction of the church is the large marble disk "Mouth of the Truth", which was once used to verify the veracity of those accused of lying.

The interior of the church is decorated with beautiful frescoes and marble columns, and visitors can admire the impressive 8th-century Kosmati sidewalk.

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