The two monumental red-painted columns in front of the Naval Museum symbolized the naval power of the Russian empire. The columns were built in the early nineteenth century as beacons.
The Rostral Columns are situated on Strelka, the eastern tip of Vasilievsky island. In 1733 the port of St. Petersburg was set up here. The port grew quickly as trade with Western Europe increased. The columns were built as beacons to guide the constantly growing number of ships during St. Petersburg's long dark nights.
The columns were erected in front of the neoclassical facade of the stock exchange building - now a naval museum. After sunset, oil lamps at the top of the columns guided ships to the port. The seven meter (23 ft.) high oil lamps were later replaced by gas lit lamps.
In 1885 the port moved to the Gulf of Finland to accommodate larger vessels and increased traffic and the beacons were decommissioned. The lamps are still lit on public holidays and during ceremonies.
The Rostral Columns are situated on Strelka, the eastern tip of Vasilievsky island. In 1733 the port of St. Petersburg was set up here. The port grew quickly as trade with Western Europe increased. The columns were built as beacons to guide the constantly growing number of ships during St. Petersburg's long dark nights.
The columns were erected in front of the neoclassical facade of the stock exchange building - now a naval museum. After sunset, oil lamps at the top of the columns guided ships to the port. The seven meter (23 ft.) high oil lamps were later replaced by gas lit lamps.
In 1885 the port moved to the Gulf of Finland to accommodate larger vessels and increased traffic and the beacons were decommissioned. The lamps are still lit on public holidays and during ceremonies.
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