Lutheran Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Why go

Lutheran Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul rewards attention to scale, orientation, and setting. The Lutheran Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (Лютеранская церковь Святых Петра и Павла) is a Lutheran church located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Before leaving, compare one close detail of Lutheran Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul with its broadest public view.

What to look for

• Lutheran Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: Identify the strongest vertical and horizontal lines on arrival.
• Lutheran Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: Search for craftsmanship that a distant photograph misses.
• Lutheran Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul: Use the surrounding pavement or garden to judge scale.

The full story

The Lutheran Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (Лютеранская церковь Святых Петра и Павла) is a Lutheran church located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is one of the oldest and largest Protestant churches in Russia. History In 1705, Peter the Great decreed that the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches can be established in Saint Petersburg. In 1708, a Lutheran church was established in Saint Petersburg, later followed by other Lutheran churches. For example, the famous mathematician Leonhard Euler was buried in the Lutheran cemetery in Saint Petersburg. The present building of St. Peter's Lutheran Church was designed by Alexander Brulllov and built in 1833-1837. By 1917, the church had about 15,000 membership and also managed a school (Petrischule), a hospital and an orphanage. During the Soviet rule, the religion was persecuted. This church was requisitioned by the local government and was used as an indoor swimming pool.

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