Field of Mars, Memorial square in central Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Field of Mars spans 9 hectares, with granite paths, grass areas, and flower gardens between three rivers: Neva, Moika, and Swan Canal.
Originally a marshland in the 1700s, the area became a military parade ground named after Mars, the Roman god of war, in 1805.
The central memorial features granite blocks with inscriptions and an eternal flame commemorating soldiers who died in World War I and the Russian Civil War.
The square connects to multiple transportation options, with the nearest metro stations being Nevsky Prospekt and Gostiny Dvor, both within 10 minutes walking distance.
During the Siege of Leningrad from 1941 to 1944, residents transformed the square into vegetable gardens to sustain the population through the blockade.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Part of: historic centre of Saint Petersburg
GPS coordinates: 59.94356,30.33183
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43
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Second Garden bridge
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