A square in central St Petersburg, Russia, bordered by the Winter Palace, the General Staff Building and the Alexander Column. Visitors cross the open space through the General Staff arch, and in winter a large Christmas tree and an ice rink fill the center.
Highlights
- Alexander Column in the center
- Winter Palace and Hermitage
- General Staff Building arch
Good to know
- Metal detector checks at the entrances
- Crowded over the New Year holidays
- Street musicians near the column
