On top of the Cathedral is a gilded spire, and on the peak is a figure of a flying angel holding a cross. This is one of the main symbols of St. Peter

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On top of the Cathedral is a gilded spire, and on the peak is a figure of a flying angel holding a cross. This is one of the main symbols of St. Petersburg and is the tallest building in the city with a height of metres. The spire is visible from quite far away locations around the city. Taken @St Petersburg, Russia

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Photo credit: © Tjetjep Rustandi / Alamy / Afripics
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