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The Bronze Horseman
CultureVisit: ~30 minFree
Equestrian statue of Peter the Great in Senate Square, the work of the French sculptor Étienne Maurice Falconet, commissioned by Catherine II and unveiled in 1782. The tsar rides a rearing horse that tramples a serpent, on an enormous block of granite called the Thunder Stone. Its popular name comes from Pushkin's 1833 poem, and it is one of the symbols of Saint Petersburg.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at The Bronze Horseman: 2 missions
- Look at the Neva from Senate SquareWalk up to the nearby embankment and look at the river with Saint Isaac's Cathedral and the Admiralty nearby.
- Photograph the Bronze HorsemanWalk around the pedestal and photograph the statue from different angles, including the Thunder Stone it rests on.
Near The Bronze Horseman
Saint Isaac's Cathedral339 m awayKunstkamera599 m awayMonument to Nicholas I602 m awayHermitage Museum788 m awayFour Lions Bridge1.1 km awayNew Holland1.1 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit The Bronze Horseman?
Visiting The Bronze Horseman is free.
How much time do you need for The Bronze Horseman?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia