Alexander Column (Aleksandrovskaia Kolonna)
Dvortsovaia Ploshchad', St Petersburg, Russian FederationMap
+7 812 576 7123(Tourist Information)
Neighborhood: Central
Overview
This mighty Doric column, cut from a giant granite monolith with a bronze base, cap, bas-reliefs and a sculpture on top, was put on Palace Square in memory of victory in the war of 1812. The huge granite monolith weighs 704 metric tons. It took 2000 soldiers and 400 workers just one hour and 45 minutes to complete the construction of this monument. The column itself has a height of 25.58 meters. It is the highest triumphal column in the world.
- Type:
Attractions & Landmarks
- Nearest Train: Nevsky Prospekt
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