Rostral`naya Kolonna Rostral Columns On The Bank Of The River Neva Stock Photography

Rostral`naya Kolonna Rostral Columns on the bank of the River Neva, St Petersburg Russia. These are iconic 32-m. columns, adorned with sculptures & ships’ prows & topped with torches lit on holidays.St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city`s iconic “Bronze Horseman” statue. It remains Russia`s cultural center, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works.