The weather is grey and gloomy these days, as always in late November. The sun looks rare and short-lived. It is not snowing yet. Although there was a snowstorm a few days ago, which I could not take a picture of because I forgot to charge my smartphone the day before, and it discharged at the most inopportune moment.
Meanwhile, the event was epic in scale. I walked along the Fontanka embankment, there was a wonderful sunny day, the sun not only shone, but even warmed a little. I set my face in the sun's rays and enjoyed the light and warmth. Suddenly it got dark, and a charge of snow flew into my face :).
So, I couldn't photograph this event, and today I tell you about a walk along the Moika River Embankment on an ordinary November day. This embankment is not far from my home, and I walk along this route quite often. I walked along the left bank of the Moika river near the river mouth. On the opposite bank is the shipyard "Admiralty Shipyards", its territory is closed to visitors.
On my shore there are dwelling houses and palace of Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich. The House of Music is located in the palace now, where concerts are held and musicians study.
I specifically came closer to take some photos of the palace building. Near the gate, I saw a warning that photo and video shooting is prohibited. This demand is illegal, but I decided not to argue with the guards and did not go into the yard to take more photos.
In the next building there is a scientific institute, which is engaged in research of the world ocean. I took a picture of the plate near the entrance. I photographed the building itself a little later, when I went far enough to fit it into the frame.
The institute is located in a three-storey yellow building. This building was built at the end of the XVIII century, it housed the Batashov estate. The building survived a direct hit by an air bomb during the Second World War, its appearance was restored, but the interiors were lost.
I reached the crosswalk to return to the embankment and make some final shots of the Moika River perspective.
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| Smartphone | Xiaomi Redmi 3 |
| Location | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Date | November 25, 2020 |
This is my entry for the #WednesdayWalk challenge by @tattoodjay.
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Even though it was a gray day, you still captured some great shots and had a really interesting walk too by the looks of it.
The historical architectural designs between Melbourne and Saint Petersburg are a bit similar aren't they, though I'm sure that you guys have got far more older buildings than we do.....
Yes, St. Petersburg has quite old buildings, built in the XVIII century in the style of classicism. But the main development of the city's central districts is the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century, Art Nouveau and eclecticism. Probably there are similar districts in these styles in both cities.
Does Saint Petersburg have many of the really old historical buildings left?
Do the councils and people preserve them or just leave them to deteriorate?
Yes, many old buildings have been preserved in St. Petersburg. We all - both the city administration and residents - strive to preserve as much as possible. Although it happens that the old buildings are in such a state that it is already impossible to save them.
You can see what ordinary streets in St. Petersburg look like. I have set for you the beginning of the route at the intersection of two streets in one of the old districts. These are ordinary streets with ordinary residential buildings, not a tourist place. You can go either way:
https://yandex.ru/maps/2/saint-petersburg/?l=stv%2Csta&ll=30.315000%2C59.927197&panorama%5Bdirection%5D=129.183193%2C-0.672246&panorama%5Bfull%5D=true&panorama%5Bpoint%5D=30.311377%2C59.927720&panorama%5Bspan%5D=120.000000%2C60.510224&z=17
Wow @Tatdt, thanks so much for the link. I have just been standing and zooming around in circles having a look in all directions.
I'm going to jump on it again later and go for a 'drive' down all of the streets to take a look.😃
Thank so much, for sending me this link, I really appreciate it!😊