Rostral columns on Spit of the Vasilievsky Island
Rostral columns on Spit of the Vasilievsky Island, Rostral Columns in Saint Petersburg.
The Rostral Columns are two monumental columns situated in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Constructed in 1810, they were originally used as beacons for ships navigating the Neva River.
They are decorated with rostra or ship prows, symbolizing Russia's naval prowess.
Today, they serve as a popular tourist attraction and a central point for city celebrations.
Unlike most columns, the Rostral Columns are hollow and contain spiral staircases leading to the top.
Location: Vasileostrovsky District
Inception: 1805
Architect: Jean-François Thomas de Thomon
Source: Wikimedia
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The Rostral Columns are two monumental columns situated in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Spit of Vasilievsky Island is a remarkable landmark framed by the Rostral Columns and the Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange.
The Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange is an impressive neoclassical building located on the spit of Vasilievsky Island.
