Smolny Convent

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Smolny Convent, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is an architectural masterpiece designed by the Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. It was originally intended to house Elizabeth, the daughter of Peter the Great, who planned to become a nun there. The convent's stunning Baroque style features a striking blue-and-white color scheme and intricate details, making it one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Although it was never fully completed as a convent, the cathedral and the surrounding buildings now serve various educational and cultural purposes.

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