The History of Natural Stone in Saint-Petersburg
The book introduces readers to the heritage of St. Petersburg, sharing the geological history of a unique city, a world heritage site, and part of the UNESCO list. It also explains the role of small towns and fortresses near St. Petersburg, whose stone decoration played an essential role in the city...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature Switzerland
2023, 2023
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2023 |
| Series: | Geoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism, Conservation and Management Series
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Saint Petersburg - the city of stone
- Saint Petersburg - the stones city
- The Bronze Horseman and Thunder Stone - the symbol of St. Petersburg
- Peter and Paul Cathedral – the beginning of St. Petersburg
- Alexander Column - the world's largest monolith
- Natural stone in the modern St. Petersburg
- Part II. Historical quarries of natural stone
- History of stone quarrying in Virolahti area
- Serdobolsky granites from Lake Ladoga
- Granite necklace of the Karelian Isthmus
- Ruskeala marble - joyful stone of Karelia
- Part III. Natural stone in the history of two cultures
- Saimaa Canal - the history of the sea route
- Stones of Valaam and Novovalaam monasteries
- Natural Stone in church buildings
- Towns-fortresses (Vyborg, Korela)
- Dragon's Teeth - Mannerheim defense lines
- Life and Stone (bridges, roads, dwellings, basements).