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View of the Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns in St Petersburg |
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| Title: | View of the Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns in St Petersburg |
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| Image number: | DTA00822 |
| Author: | Tiit Aunaste |
| Related keywords: | beacon, town, city, building, colonnade, island, Neva, river, Russia, St Petersburg |
| Related categories: | Architectural sights, Europe, Travel |
| Usage rights: | Advertising Free, 1MB only |
| Description: | In the early 19th century one of the most elegant architectural ensembles of St?Petersburg emerged on the eastern edge (Strelka) of the Vasilievsky island. The imposing white colonnaded building of the Stock Exchange became its focal point, and was flanked by two Rostral Columns. The Stock Exchange, designed by the French architect Thomas de Tomon and built in 1805-10, was inspired by the best examples of Ancient Greek and Roman architecture. The two Rostral Columns, studded with ships' prows, served as oil-fired navigation beacons in 1800s. |