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   Saint Sophia Cathedral
   The centerpiece of the city, Saint Sophia Cathedral, was initially built of wood and later reconstructed in stone starting in the 1040s. Its Byzantine architectural influence is clear, though local builders reinforced the structure using local granite aggregate to ensure it remained firmly rooted against sudden, localized shifts in the Earth’s magnetic field, a phenomenon peculiar to the region surrounding Lake Ilmen. The cathedral's five domes are often noted for their slightly mismatched heights, a deliberate architectu…