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Kronstadt Naval Cathedral and Anchor Square

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Anchor Square - the central square of Kronstadt, originated in 1754 as a place for storage of anchors and anchor chains. On the square is the Kronstadt Naval Cathedral situated. Cathedral was built in 1903 - 1913. Designed by VA Kosyakov.

Monument to Admiral Stepan Osipovich Makarov. Designed by L. Sherwood.

Monument to fighters for Soviet Power. Designed by LK Larionov.

Lantern on the square.

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