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What a pretty bracelet that highlights some of St. Petersburg’s most famous architectural landmarks! This gorgeous, antiqued gold-tone and dark blue enamel bracelet has nine linked panels with artistic scenes reminiscent of the rich architectural history found in St. Petersburg. These images represent some of the iconic buildings and ensembles of the historic core located in the immediate vicinity of the Russian city, which are collectively designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and called the Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments.
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This collective site has been recognized for its architectural heritage, fusing Baroque, Neoclassical and traditional Russian-Byzantine influences. The nine bracelet panels have artistic images of МЕТРО, МУЗЕЙ, КОЛОННА (abbreviated from АЛЕКСАНДРОВСКАЯ КОЛОННА), КРЕПОСТЬ, ЛЕНИНГРАД, ТЕАТР, АРКА (abbreviated from АРКА ГЛАВНОГО ШТАБА), a second МУЗЕЙ, and a second МЕТРО. (See full description of all 9 landmarks below.)
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- Hallmark: Yes!
- Metal: Antiqued Gold-Tone Metal
- Finish: Shiny Antiqued Gold-Tone and Vibrant Dark Blue Enamel
- Condition: Excellent vintage
- Weight: 25.3 g
- Clasp: Box clasp
- Measurements: Approx. 7” L x 5/8” W (wearable length 6 1/2” L)
- Gift box and wrapping may vary.
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FULL DESCRIPTION OF LANDMARKS:
- МЕТРО (“Metro”) for the St. Petersburg Metro, Uprising Square station, (ПЛÓЩАДЬ ВОССТÁНИЯ), the rapid transit system which features exquisite decorations and artwork making it one of the most attractive and elegant underground train stations in the world.
- МУЗЕЙ (“Museum”) for the State Russian Museum (ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ РУССКИЙ МУЗЕЙ), the world’s largest depository of Russian fine art from the 10th Century to the 21st Century.
- КОЛОННА (“Column”), abbreviated from АЛЕКСАНДРОВСКАЯ КОЛОННА, for the Alexander Column monument (the “Alexandrian Column”), the focal point of Palace Square which is a column made from a single piece of red granite, topped with the statue of an angel holding a cross, and an ornately decorated base with bas-reliefs featuring allegorical and winged figures.
- КРЕПОСТЬ (“Fortress”) for Saints Peter & Paul Cathedral (ПЕТРОПАВЛОВСКИЙ СОБОР), the Russian Orthodox cathedral built on the grounds of the Paul and Peter Fortress, a star fortress citadel.
- ЛЕНИНГРАД (“Leningrad”) for the Admiralty Building, one of St. Petersburg’s most conspicuous landmarks with a gilded spire topped by a golden weathervane in the shape of a small sail ship.
- ТЕАТР (“Theater”) for St. Petersburg’s world-famous famous theaters for opera and ballet, the Alexandrinsky Theatre, the Mariinsky Theatre and the Mikhailovsky Opera and Ballet Theatre.
- АРКА (“Arch”), abbreviated from АРКА ГЛАВНОГО ШТАБА for the arch of the General Staff Building (ЗДАНИЕ ГЛАВНОГО ШТАБА), the monumental, Neoclassical, bow-shaped building with two wings separated by a tripartite triumphal arch that now houses the Hermitage Museum and the Western Military District.
- МУЗЕЙ (“Museum”) for the Kunstkamera Museum (МУЗЕЙ КУНСТКАМЕРА), the Baroque-style edifice complete with a turret, and is the first museum of Russia.
- МЕТРО (“Metro”) for the St. Petersburg Metro, А́ВТОВО station, in which the British newspaper, The Guardian, included it on its list of 12 most beautiful metro stations in the world because of its Neoclassical design.
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