Griffins on the Bank bridge

Bank bridge  One of bridges through Fontanka, constructed in 1825 — 1826 and received the name thanks to Assignatsionnomu being nearby to bank (nowadays«Finek», the St.-Petersburg ... →

St.-Petersburg — the Russian city richest with bridges. An abundance rivers, channels has entitled a city «to Northern Venice». Third of territory lies on islands: big and small. But Petersburg began with a complete negation ... →

details  Walking in St.-Petersburg — attention to decor of bridges at the Engineering Castle. Lattices of fencings, elements of lampposts — all is penetrated by military subjects. These are spears, swords, boards, helmets etc.. As it is wide replicated detail — head of Medusa that should frighten off evil ghosts, evil spirits, ... →

St.-Petersburg is based in 1703 to year.

coast of the Neva delta from of old were a part of the earths of Great Novgorod. Neva — one of sites of an ... →