Chesmenskaia Tserkov' (Chesma Church), Saint Petersburg is a beautiful church in the city. This wonderful work of architecture attracts visitors and passerby who are stopped by its charming beauty. Chesmenskaia Tserkov' (Chesma Church), Saint Petersburg is one of the beautiful Russian church and an important tourist attractions in Saint Petersburg.
Chesmenskaia Tserkov' (Chesma Church) in Saint Petersburg is also known by the name of Church of Saint John the Baptist at Chesma Palace. This church is very small as compared to other churches of the Russia.. But the lovely interiors and the pink exteriors of the church makes it a worth a look. The style of the church building represents Neo Gothic. The most brilliant feature of the church is the pink color front part which has white strips of moldings.
The church is designed by the Yuriy Velten and is located just opposite the Chesma Palace. The church was constructed in the year 1780 to mark the victory of Russia over Turks in a major battle fought in the Chesme Bay. To celebrate the victory, Catherine the great, the then Empress of Russian ordered to built the church and the adjacent palace.
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