Lions, Bronze sculpture at Admiralty Embankment, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Two large bronze lions without vases stand symmetrically positioned at the Dvortsovaya pier, facing the waters of the Neva River.
German artisan Johan Gottlieb Prang crafted these bronze sculptures in 1832, following designs created by Russian sculptor Ivan Prokofiev.
The lions represent a direct connection to Italian Renaissance art, as they are exact replicas of the famous Medici lions in Florence.
Visitors can locate these sculptures at the intersection of Dvortsovaya pier and Admiralty Embankment, near the Dvortsovyy Most bridge.
These bronze statues differ from other lion sculptures in Saint Petersburg by their placement directly along the waterfront, creating reflections in the Neva.
Location: Адмиралтейский округ
GPS coordinates: 59.93983,30.30868
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:35
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