Rostral columns on Spit of the Vasilievsky Island
Rostral columns on Spit of the Vasilievsky Island, Maritime lighthouse and monument in Vasileostrovsky District, Russia.
Two identical stone columns stand at the eastern tip of Vasilievsky Island, featuring carved ships' prows and mythological figures at their bases.
French architect Jean-François Thomas de Thomon designed these navigational structures in 1805 to guide vessels through the Neva River into Saint Petersburg's port.
The columns combine functional maritime navigation with classical architecture, incorporating sculptures that represent the four major Russian rivers: Volga, Dnieper, Neva, and Volkhov.
The monuments remain active lighthouses and stand near the Old Stock Exchange building, accessible via the Vasileostrovskaya metro station or water taxi services.
During national celebrations and festivities, gas torches at the top of each column illuminate the night sky with real flames.
Location: Vasileostrovsky District
Inception: 1805
Architects: Jean-François Thomas de Thomon
GPS coordinates: 59.94389,30.30583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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