★4.8

Bronze Horseman

St. Petersburg, Russia

4.8 / 62

Monument dedicated to the founder of the city, Peter the Great, located on Senate Square. The Bronze Horseman appeared at the request of Empress Catherine II. She conceived to perpetuate the image of Peter in a magnificent figure with a scepter, dressed in the clothes of the Roman emperor, but the sculptor Falconet thought differently. He represented Peter as the creator, benefactor of Russia. The result is a monument where Peter patronizingly “extends his right hand” over the country.

Address:

Senatskaya ploshchad', Sankt-Peterburg

Comment

29.07.23

Sajeeb

Fantastic statue. There is a park near it, Isaac Cathedral is very close too. I spent a memorable time for the lifetime. Thanks!

01.07.23

Amjad

I don't know the actual history of this horseman symbol but it's look very beautiful. And it compel me to take pictures and save as my memories.

15.08.21

Rihana

My favourite statue in Russia. It reminds me a bible verse Genesis 3:15

14.06.21

Satish

Very nice place just on Alexander park n neva river side

08.06.21

Olga

Beautiful during sunset. Nice picnic area. Beautiful small park.

24.05.21

Vasilis

Impressive statue, but there are others, much more impressive in Russia.

20.05.21

Максим

Most popular and powerful place in the Saint-Petersburg. Must see!

03.05.21

ramesh

Beautiful 18 C City Landmark bronze monument, Equastrian statue of Peter the great, commissioned by Catherine the great, named for a Pushkin poem Bronze Horseman, Senate Square, St Petersburg Russia Trans-continental Eurasian country spanning in both.. Read more »

03.03.21

Sebastian

The Bronze Horseman is a stunning statue of Peter the Great situated in the beautiful Senate Square. The statue's pedestal is believed to have been the largest stone ever moved by humans. It's the most beautiful statue in the entire city an.. Read more »

21.10.20

Eugene

One kf the most recognized monuments in Russia with rich history. Amazing landscape and quite modern design even now...

25.09.20

Oleg

Buildings of Senate and Synod built in 1829-1834 by Russian Architect Carlo di Giovanni Rossi (1775-1849) who was born in Naples but became Russian subject as many other Italians in XV - XIX centuries and Monument to Emperor Peter I (1672-1725) aka P.. Read more »

26.06.20

Zaki

Top of the top places to rest and enjoy the city after long walking.

20.05.20

Magnificent Statue of Peter the Great on a 1,250 t heavy Thunder Stone.

25.03.20

Kevin

Ok place to get your pictures done for souvenirs nice park area too. Stay away from costume picture people crooks high prices charge you more than asking switch a too cash switch price charge if use card charge on you.

22.12.19

Juha

Statue with so much historical meaning and interpretations. Impressive and in the middle of St Petersburg's historical attractions.

23.11.19

Balázs

Nice iconic statue, huge square. Every way have some interesting.

19.08.19

Aseem

There are big lawns around the statue of Bronze horseman. The major landmark around is St Issac Cathedral. You can spot Indian restaurants Tandoori Nights and The Indian restaurant.

02.06.19

Vincent

An impressive sculpture, both in size, detail and symbolism of Peter the Great on a stallion rising up and the rear hoof trampling a huge snake ( Peter's enemies?). The lawns around the statue are great for relaxing on and watching the sunset. O.. Read more »

16.01.19

Mohammad

I came to Saint Petersburg looking to see this magnificent piece of art, just as I arrived from Moscow I came here A great symbolism of Russian Tzars (Peter and Cathrine) power As a small information, the store holding the bronze statue it's the.. Read more »

10.06.18

Toncho

One of must visit places in St. Petersburg. It has his charm during winter and during summer. Nice park around and other land mark nearby; Isaac cathedral also the embankment on Neva. The hermitage is five min away and big дворцовой площад