LEADER 03234nam 2200529 450 001 9910678242503321 005 20230522180720.0 010 $a9783031188619$b(electronic bk.) 010 $z9783031188602 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-031-18861-9 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC7208051 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL7208051 035 $a(CKB)26189119400041 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-031-18861-9 035 $a(PPN)269095217 035 $a(EXLCZ)9926189119400041 100 $a20230522d2023 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 04$aThe history of natural stone in Saint-Petersburg /$fedited by Elena Panova 205 $a1st ed. 2023. 210 1$aCham, Switzerland :$cSpringer,$d[2023] 210 4$dİ2023 215 $a1 online resource (222 pages) 225 1 $aGeoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism, Conservation and Management Series,$x2363-7668 311 08$aPrint version: Panova, Elena The History of Natural Stone in Saint-Petersburg Cham : Springer,c2023 9783031188602 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references. 327 $aSaint 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). . 330 $aThe book introduces readers to the heritage of St. Petersburg, sharing the geological history of a unique city, a world heritage site, and part of the UNESCO list. It also explains the role of small towns and fortresses near St. Petersburg, whose stone decoration played an essential role in the city?s evolution and was key in the history of neighboring cultures. The book also describes the main architectural symbols of St. Petersburg, such as the Alexander Column, the Bronze Horseman, the Peter and Paul Fortress and more. In addition to five guided tours of the city center, it offers descriptions of historic quarries, some of which are now open-air museums. 410 0$aGeoheritage, Geoparks and Geotourism, Conservation and Management Series,$x2363-7668 606 $aBuilding stones 606 $aBuildings 606 $aGeology 615 0$aBuilding stones. 615 0$aBuildings. 615 0$aGeology. 676 $a691.2 702 $aPanova$b Elena 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 912 $a9910678242503321 996 $aThe History of Natural Stone in Saint-Petersburg$93061008 997 $aUNINA