Fences in Saint Petersburg

The fences in Saint Petersburg, Russia are highly varied, with many notable examples remaining in use today from different periods in Russian architectural history.

The works on the fences' creation began in the second half of 18th century (1770–1784) following the project of Yury Felten. The fencing consists of 36 granite columns, 32 links of shod fencings and the big gate in the centre and small ones on both sides. The gate are opposite the Summer garden avenues. Length of fencing is 232 metres. In 1866 there was an assassination against the Emperor Alexander II. In the memory of his rescue the chapel was constructed in place of the central gate. In 1930 a chapel was demolished, but the authentic image was lost.

Church of the Savior on Blood

The fencing at the

Moyka river

.

Ostrovsky Square

The fencing was established in 1837 simultaneously with the monument to the

cylindrical

racks, and at the top of the fencing there are sharp peaks.

Anichkov Bridge

The fencing of the

pig-iron racks. On each side in the racks there are sections with two variants of design. On the one hand there are sea fads with a trident of Neptune and the mermaids

on the other side.

Blagoveshchensky Bridge

The fencing of the

ornament

. The internal space of racks of the bridge is filled by various figures.

Liteyny Bridge

The fencing of the

ornament. Sections of a handrail are the cast. Their centre is decorated by a board with the city arms. There are crossed scepters and anchors which hold mermaids

.

Bridge of Four Lions

The fencing of the Bridge of Four Lions was created in the 19th century, following the drawing of the engineer G. Tretter. The fencing consists of extended rhombuses, which join at the corners. Small flower sockets are placed inside of these connections.

Church of the Savior on Blood

Ostrovsky Square

Anichkov Bridge

Blagoveshchensky Bridge

Liteyny Bridge

Bridge of Four Lions

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