Domenico Trezzini

This bronze statue shows a Swiss architect standing in formal attire on University Embankment near the Academy of Arts. The figure holds architectural drawings and tools, positioned in an area full of historic buildings from different periods.

The architect worked during Peter the Great's reign starting in 1703, designing many of the city's important structures. The memorial itself was unveiled in 2014 to honor the significant role he played in shaping Saint Petersburg's early development.

The statue honors a Swiss architect whose buildings shape how people experience the city and define its neighborhoods. His works show how European and Russian design traditions merged in Saint Petersburg.

The monument sits on University Embankment in an area where several other landmarks can be explored on foot. It is easy to access and works well as part of a walking tour through the neighborhood's historic sites.

The statue is positioned exactly where the architect designed the first stone cathedral of the city, a building that marked the shift from temporary wooden structures to permanent construction. This direct connection between the monument and a pivotal building project gives the location special meaning.