Rostral Columns, St. Petersburg
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FrankB
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Situated on the Streka in front of the Naval Museum, the twin russet-colored Rostral Columns were designed in 1810 to guide ships into the St. Petersburg harbor. During the 19th century, the oil lamps were replaced by gas torches that are still lit on ceremonial occasions. Following a Roman custom, the columns are decorated with protruding ships' prows. The monumental figures around the base represent the Neva, Volga, Dnieper, and Volkhov rivers. One (or both) of these would make for a great sculpture! More info: Lighthouses in and near St. Petersburg, RussiaFrankB[This message has been edited by FrankB (edited 10-16-2000).]
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Re: Rostral Columns, St. Petersburg
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10/16/00 07:37 PM
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I have seen photos of them they look like huge totem poles,but the are very interesting.I HL puts them out I may even stray once more from the east coast,which I have done a few times. :-{0CB= oseabee
oseabee Bill O'Brien
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Re: Rostral Columns, St. Petersburg
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10/16/00 11:03 PM
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Wow! Are those two towers different. Are they currently considered a lighthouse? I've never seen nor heard of them before. Bob
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Re: Rostral Columns, St. Petersburg
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10/17/00 07:37 PM
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Interesting architecture, Frank......thanks for the information and photos!!
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Re: Rostral Columns, St. Petersburg
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10/18/00 01:16 PM
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Lorie Roe
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Hi Frank,
I was just in St. Petersburg this summer. I took a picture similar to yours while I was waiting to get into the Hermitage. I didn't know what they were but thought they looked so interesting. Thanks for the information.
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