Rapakivi granite in the architecture of St Petersburg: a potential Global Heritage Stone from Finland and Russia
Volume: 486, Issue: 1, Pages: 67 - 76
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Abstract
Rapakivi granites were in use during the Middle Ages in Finland. Their most spectacular use, however, was for structures built in St Petersburg between 1760 and 1917. Remarkable examples are the majestic and slender Alexander Column and the 112 columns of St Isaac's Cathedral. All Rapakivi granite was extracted from the Wiborg Rapakivi granite batholith in several quarries around the municipality of Virolahti in SE Finland (old Russia). Today,...
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Title
Rapakivi granite in the architecture of St Petersburg: a potential Global Heritage Stone from Finland and Russia
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Volume
486
Issue
1
Pages
67 - 76
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