22. Vienna Opera House, Austria
As part of Vienna’s expansion plans, this Neo-Renaissance building was erected in 1869. The designer was the popular Czech architect Josef Hlávka. Originally known as the Vienna Court Opera, the Vienna State Opera is a famous opera house and company based located in Vienna.
In 1920, the First Austrian Republic replaced the Habsburg Monarchy. One of the changes put into place was to rename the opera house the Vienna State Opera. The famous Vienna Philharmonic recruits its members from the opera house’s orchestra.
21. Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Russia
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is located in St. Petersburg within the Peter and Paul Fortress. It is a Russian Orthodox cathedral and the first and oldest landmark in the city of St. Petersburg. Both the fortress and the actual cathedral were constructed between 1712 and 1733.
The designer was Domenico Trezzini. He was working under the direction of ruler Peter the Great. This is also the home of the world’s tallest orthodox belfry or bell tower. It is 122 meters (over 400 feet) high.
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There are so much more buildings in the city of Liverpool in Uk, the Anglican cathedral, and in London the House of Parliament , so much Beauty and not on the list
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I miss the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg. Absolutely stunning!
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