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Palace Square

St. Petersburg, Russia
4.8 / 59
palace-square
The main square of St. Petersburg, located in front of the Winter Palace. Its dimensions are almost twice the capital's Red Square. An architectural ensemble with perfect geometric proportions was built in the XVIII-XIX centuries. In the middle of the square is a monumental column of Alexandria, which is dedicated to the victory of the Russian Empire over Napoleon's army. The column was erected by decree of Nicholas I.
Address:Palace Square, Sankt-Peterburg

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27.08.23
Anil
Very beautiful place
28.11.21
Shrabani
Very beautiful place. The largest square at Saint Petersburg. I have visited the place both day time and evening. It looks more beautiful in the evening. Lovely architectural design. At evening shooting was going on . Must visit place at Saint Peters.. Read more »
15.09.21
V
Best feeling for me was standing here and looking at the amazing attractions , architecture and design of this beautiful state measuem and hermitage palace with the fireworks on the sky ?❤️?? Met so many amazing lovely russian friends and family here.. Read more »
28.07.21
Jabar
This is next to the winter place. Hermitage. Enchanting atmosphere..all day. Must visit both in daylight and night time to see the beautiful illumination of the historic buildings around the square. Nice performances by people and groups on the stree.. Read more »
24.05.21
Rasa
Most important place in st.petersburg. very big space with attractive building view. Center city with most of the music and culture events will happen here. Specially end of may city birthday party .
09.09.20
AndresRafael
600 ton The Alexander Column (Russian: Алекса́ндровская коло́нна, Aleksandrovskaya kolonna) also known as Alexandrian Column (Russian: Александри́йская коло́нна, Aleksandriyskaya kolonna), is the focal point of Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russ.. Read more »
07.09.20
Alex
Famous Palace square where history of Russian empire was written. Unlike the Moscow's Red Square, St. Petersburg's Palace Square is opened at the night, there are no limitless police forces or fences like during was time. It feels way frien.. Read more »
05.09.20
kevin
Outside the winter palace, beautiful to walk around, unfortunately no tickets left to go in ,do make sure you book a few days in advance,online only
02.09.20
Georgy
Must see over night place. Emotions and thrill of the beauty and style...
31.08.20
Jasem
Saint Petersburg palace square, amazing city site seen
17.08.20
Ishtiak
Just wow . The bridge separation at night is just incredible.
15.08.20
Beth
Fascinating architecture works and it is beautiful during nigh time.
22.12.19
Juha
Culmination of glory and power of 18th century czars era of Russia. All palaces around the square are visually magnificent and serve as museums nowadays. The square itself is large and home for several big gatherings. Also often street artists have t.. Read more »
20.12.19
Priya
It is an amazing plaza known for its gigantic and beautiful buildings. Its the power centre of Saint Petersburg and one should definitely visit this place when visiting the city. Its also the biggest and one of the most beautiful museums of the world.. Read more »
19.08.19
Aseem
On my first day in Saint Petersburg, I was just rambling around Nevsky avenue and walked about 1.5 km to the place square without realizing that it is popular landmark. For a moment, it felt it is a touristy spot, so checked on google and it happened.. Read more »
15.08.19
Yolanda
During the day the Palace Square gets very busy with tourists, especially on weekends. In the evening the ambiance is totally different. Street artists come out and busk. Gorgeous setting.
02.06.18
HL
Beautiful. I went in February in the snow and again in May just before Victory Day. So gorgeous both times. The Hermitage and the square are breathtaking. Pictures from 120 years ago show the Hermitage with a different colour scheme which was more of.. Read more »

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