English Embankment, 52 - Yakov Potemkin Mansion
English Embankment, 52 - Yakov Potemkin Mansion, Classicism mansion at English Embankment, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The three-story stone mansion at English Embankment 52 features grand windows, columns, and detailed architectural elements along the Neva River facade.
Originally built for nobleman Yakov Potemkin in the 18th century, the building later became the residence of merchant Pyotr Strukov until 1917.
The mansion holds importance as the location where Alexander Pushkin started writing his poem 'Yezersky' during the golden age of Russian literature.
The building stands within walking distance of Admiralteyskaya metro station and offers views across the Neva River toward Vasilievsky Island.
This mansion displays precise mathematical proportions in its facade design, with exactly calculated distances between each architectural element.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Architectural style: classicism
GPS coordinates: 59.93239,30.28793
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:07
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