Bronze Horseman, Monumental bronze sculpture at Senate Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The equestrian statue stands 10.4 meters tall upon a granite pedestal, depicting Peter I extending his arm toward the Neva River.
French sculptor Etienne Falconet created the monument between 1768 and 1778 under the commission of Catherine II to honor Peter the Great.
Alexander Pushkin's narrative poem, published in 1833, gave the statue its popular name and established it as a central symbol of Saint Petersburg.
The statue remains accessible for visitors throughout the year, with illumination after sunset providing enhanced photographic opportunities.
The pedestal consists of a natural granite boulder weighing 1,600 tons, transported from a nearby village using innovative engineering methods.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1768
Creator: Étienne Maurice Falconet
Height: 10.4 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 59.93641,30.30218
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
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