The Alexander Column

August 20, 2012

The Alexander Column is the focal point of Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The monument was erected after the Russian victory in the war with Napoleon's France. The column is named for Emperor Alexander I of Russia, who reigned from 1801–25.

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Unesco: Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
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Date: Aug, 8

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