Palace square, Monumental square of victory and heritage
Palace square, Palace District, Central District, Saint Petersburg, Northwestern Federal District, 191186, Russian Federation
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Introduction
The Winter Palace Square is located in the center of St. Petersburg, Russia, with grand and majestic scale. The Hermitage Museum inside the Winter Palace houses numerous art treasures, allowing visitors to linger here. Looking out from the corridor, one can see the Alexander Column beneath the Winter Palace's grand arch, standing at a height of 47.5 meters and weighing 600 tons, yet it requires no support. At the top of the column is a snake symbolizing the enemy, being trampled underfoot by an angel holding a cross. The navy department's yellow building forms a wonderful contrast with the columns, bronze knights, and white outlined arches. Standing on the edge of the square, tourists will feel surrounded by a majestic atmosphere, as if they have become tiny little dots. The Alexander Column was erected to commemorate Alexander I and the victory in the 1812 war against France. It is the focal point of this square, surrounded by many other historical landmarks and buildings. Address Palace square, Palace District, Central District, Saint Petersburg, Northwestern Federal District, 191186, Russian Federation
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