Palace District

Few districts in Saint Petersburg have a history as closely tied to the Russian imperial court as Palace District. Set on the left bank of the Neva, this compact central area includes Palace Square, the Winter Palace and the State Hermitage Museum. The present Winter Palace, designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, was built in the mid-18th century and served as the main residence of Russia’s emperors. Across the square, the Alexander Column was raised in 1834 to commemorate Russia’s victory over Napoleon. Nearby, the Admiralty and Palace Embankment connect imperial architecture with the riverfront. Continue to other webcams in Saint Petersburg to compare urban settings around the Neva.

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