Zodchego Rossi Street, Federal cultural heritage street in Tsentralny District, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Zodchego Rossi Street is a 220-meter-long and 22-meter-wide street in central Saint Petersburg lined with identical three-story buildings featuring white Doric half-columns on both sides. The buildings follow a strict architectural plan and form a unified, symmetrical view that gives the street its distinctive appearance.
The street was designed and built between 1828 and 1834 by Italian architect Carlo Rossi as part of a larger urban development project in Saint Petersburg. This project was part of the city's modernization during the 19th century and continues to shape the urban landscape today.
The street is home to the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet, a prestigious institution that moved into building 2 in 1836 under an imperial order. The academy continues to shape the cultural life of the street and attracts visitors interested in ballet traditions.
The street is easy to reach on foot from Gostiny Dvor metro station by walking through central Saint Petersburg. The best time to walk here is in spring or autumn when the weather is mild and light conditions are ideal for photography.
The street follows precise mathematical proportions, with its length exactly ten times its width, creating perfect architectural harmony in the urban landscape. This deliberate geometric design is testament to Rossi's careful planning and remains striking today.
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