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The Peter the Great Statue is a 98-metre-high (322 ft) monument to Peter the Great, located at the western confluence of the Moskva River and the Vodootvodny Canal in central Moscow, Russia. It was designed by the Georgian designer Zurab Tsereteli to commemorate 300 years of the Russian Navy, which Peter the Great
- 1997
The Bronze Horseman (Russian: Медный всадник, literally "copper horseman") is an equestrian statue of Peter the Great in the Senate Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was opened to the public on 7 (18) August 1782. Commissioned by Catherine the Great, it was created by the French sculptor Étienne Maurice Falconet.
- St. Petersburg
- 1768–1782
- Equestrian statue
- Étienne Maurice Falconet
A tall statue of Peter the Great stands on a shallow stone plinth at the centre, looking out over the river; he is depicted in 17th century dress including a long coat and tricorn hat, holding a pipe and a telescope, but with a peculiarly small head. To his left is an ornate bronze throne, and to his right a bronze statue of a court ...
The Bronze Horseman is a famous equestrian statue of Peter the Great, the founder of St Petersburg, on Senatskaia Ploshchad. Learn about the history, symbolism and legend of this monument, and see nearby attractions and accommodation options.
Learn 10 facts about the equestrian statue that commemorates the founder of Russia's imperial capital. Discover how Catherine the Great commissioned it, who made it, and what it represents.
Learn about the history and controversy of the 322-foot statue of Peter the Great, a controversial historical figure who founded Saint Petersburg. Find out why some love and others hate this imposing sculpture on the Moscow River.
17. Apr. 2018 · Learn about the controversial 322-foot-tall monument to the Russian emperor in Moscow, which was originally designed for Christopher Columbus. Find out why locals hate it and how to see it from the river.
