St. Isaac's Square - a small public space located in the centerSt. Isaac's Square in St. Petersburg.
This square is a typical example of a garden and park ensemble of the second half of the 19th century.
The square was created under the Emperor Alexander II according to the project of Grigory Karpov, with the assistance of Yegor Odintsovo. The opening of the square took place in July 1860.
The name "St. Isaac's" Square was given due to its location-on the square of the same name, which, in turn, received its name from St. Isaac's Cathedral, also located on this square.
During its history, the square has undergone a number of changes and alterations, including in 1865-1867, 1910 and in 1911-1912.
During the siege during the Great Patriotic War, the square was used for growing vegetables.
Today, the square is a place of recreation in the center of St. Petersburg. It has an irregular trapezoidal shape, with an area of 0.77 hectares. The people called the square "piglet".
In the center of the square there is a lawn and a large round flower bed. In the square there are paths, there are places for recreation and lanterns are installed. Along the borders of the square there are green spaces: trimmed trees and shrubs. The whole square is surrounded by a low fence and curbs.
The best view of St. Isaac's Square opens from the observation deck-the colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral
Together with St. Isaac's Square and St. Isaac's Cathedral on St. Isaac's Square are also notable:
- monument to Nicholas I;
- historic 5-star Astoria Hotel;
- Blue Bridge, which visually represents a continuation of the square and is part of the overall ensemble;
- A water-measuring column, on the marks on which you can see the levels of water rise during the largest floods in the city;
- The Mariinsky Palace, which is an outstanding monument of history and architecture.
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