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This new attraction instantly became a hit with children

Author: Pavel Semyonov

Published: 20 June 2011

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This new attraction instantly became a hit with children

Just like the real thing, the arches are pass-through

Luckily, no children have gotten stuck yet

Older children inspect the miniature city's buildings

You can look at the sculptures up close

The project features the city's 10 most remarkable architectural and sculptural ensembles

The craftsmen's attention to detail provides for a lot of interesting perspectives

Miniature sculptures are also highly detailed and fully correspond to the originals

A miniature sculpture depicting angels

The exhibits are hands-off

All models are true to the original buildings

A model of the Hermitage

A view of the miniature Saint Isaac's Cathedral

The steeple of the Admiralty building

The Peter and Paul Cathedral

The Kazan Cathedral

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