Point of interest
Strelka of Vasilievsky Island
249 locals recommend
Location
4 Birzhevaya Ploshchad'
Sankt-Peterburg, Sankt-Peterburg
Tips from locals
Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns The Old Stock Exchange is sited to fill the majestic sweep of the Spit (in Russian Strelka) of Vasilievski Island just opposite the Winter Palace. The Rostral Columns are the Doric columns sit on a granite plinth and are constructed of brick coated with a deep terra cotta red stucco and decorated with bronze anchors and four pairs of bronze ship prows (rostra).
Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns The Old Stock Exchange is sited to fill the majestic sweep of the Spit (in Russian Strelka) of Vasilievski Island just opposite the Winter Palace. The Rostral Columns are the Doric columns sit on a granite plinth and are constructed of brick c…
The Rostral Columns were originally intended to serve as beacons and originally were topped by a light in the form of a Greek brazier. Они служили маяками для судов на Малой и Большой Невe.
It's one of the most beautiful places in the city, especially in the evening. Great for romantic walks.