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Сharming facades of Saint Petersburg

Russian blogger captured old buildings of the historical center of St Petersburg.
By Slava Stepanov / GELIO, special to RBTH
Russian blogger captures old buildings in St Petersburg's historic center.
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Slava Stepanov

Russian blogger captures old buildings in St Petersburg's historic center.
The City of Peter was unharmed by the period of Stalinist reconstruction in the 1930-50s. Downtown St Petersburg is the most beautiful part of the city, thanks to its charming old buildings.

Slava Stepanov

The City of Peter was unharmed by the period of Stalinist reconstruction in the 1930-50s. Downtown St Petersburg is the most beautiful part of the city, thanks to its charming old buildings.
Every building in St Petersburg's historic center is unique.

Slava Stepanov

Every building in St Petersburg's historic center is unique.
There are more than 20,000 buildings in the city.

Slava Stepanov

There are more than 20,000 buildings in the city.
Many of them are more than 100 year-old.

Slava Stepanov

Many of them are more than 100 year-old.
Many buildings maintain their charm, despite the fact that they look really old.

Slava Stepanov

Many buildings maintain their charm, despite the fact that they look really old.
These magnificent structures symbolize the past glory of the Russian Empire.

Slava Stepanov

These magnificent structures symbolize the past glory of the Russian Empire.
Most of the captured buildings are located near Liteyny Avenue in the Central District of Saint Petersburg.

Slava Stepanov

Most of the captured buildings are located near Liteyny Avenue in the Central District of Saint Petersburg.
The avenue was created in 1738 when the forest was cleared to make a trail from Nevsky Avenue to a foundry on the banks of Neva River.

Slava Stepanov

The avenue was created in 1738 when the forest was cleared to make a trail from Nevsky Avenue to a foundry on the banks of Neva River.
Nekrasova street, 10. The 82-year old Large Puppet Theater is located here.

Slava Stepanov

Nekrasova street, 10. The 82-year old Large Puppet Theater is located here.
August 28, 2013
Tags: history, architecture

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