August 3, 2017

Castles

Russia Post issued a stamp featuring St Michael's Castle on 15th March 2017 under Europa Issues.

St Michael’s Castle is a former royal residence in the center of Saint Petersburg, and a major architectural landmark of 18–19 centuries. It was built as a water castle for Emperor Paul I by architects Vincenzo Brenna and Vasily Bazhenov in 1797–1801.

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