Monument to Nicholas I
Monument to Nicholas I, Bronze equestrian statue at Saint Isaac's Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Monument to Nicholas I is a bronze equestrian statue standing six meters tall, depicting the emperor mounted on his horse Amalatbek atop an elliptical pedestal. The composition places the rider on a high platform of white marble with supporting decorative elements beneath.
Inaugurated in 1859, this monument commemorates Emperor Nicholas I who ruled Russia from 1825 until 1855. His reign was marked by efforts to strengthen and modernize the Russian state during a changing political period.
The four female allegorical figures on the white Italian marble pedestal represent Strength, Wisdom, Justice, and Faith, each created by sculptor Robert Zaleman. These figures are visible to anyone walking around Saint Isaac's Cathedral and the surrounding square.
The statue stands between Mariinsky Palace and Saint Isaac's Cathedral and is easily reached from Admiralteyskaya metro station via Voznesensky Avenue. The square offers plenty of open space to walk around and view the monument from different angles.
This bronze composition is a technical achievement because the horse stands only on its rear legs, with the entire structure supported by just two contact points. This rare engineering solution for equestrian monuments was difficult to accomplish in 19th-century Europe.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1856
Creator: Auguste de Montferrand, Peter Clodt von Jürgensburg
Height: 600 cm
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 59.93210,30.30843
Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:01
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