St Basil’s Cathedral Google Logo
St Basil’s Cathedral Google Logo on July 12 is indeed a great way to honor this great cathedral.The St. Basil’s Cathedral in Russia celebrates its 450th anniversary today.
Google visitors can see St. Basil’s photo added into Google’s usual logo and when they click on the St. Basil’s logo on Google, they are directed to Google search results for St. Basil’s Cathedral.
The St Basil’s cathedral marks its 450th anniversary today, with the birthday celebration of St. Basil’s Cathedral expected to last from July 12 to October 14.
July 12 was the day the cathedral was finished and October 14 is Pokrov, the Orthodox holiday of Intercession to which the cathedral is dedicated.
About 390 million rubles ($14 million) was invested to rebuild the cathedral before the anniversary celebrations according to various sources.
The cathedral was even declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1990.
The St. Basil’s cathedral forms part of the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square World Heritage Site, it is the symbol and the pride of Russia.
In 1812, orders have been given by Napoleon Bonoparte to bombard St Basil’s cathedral, but fortunately torrential rain ruin Napoleon plans and St Basil’s cathedral was saved.
St Basil’s Cathedral is a very popular tourist attraction in Russia, the opening hours to visit the onion shaped cathedral are at 11:00 to 17:00 daily but it is closed on Tuesdays.
A 3D Tour of St Basil’s Cathedral
A visit inside St Basil’s cathedral Church
St. Basil’s Cathedral night view
450th Anniversary of St. Basil’s Cathedral – Google Doodle
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