Take a Trip along the Fontanka
Attractions
Anichkov's Palace
Anichkov's Palace is Beautiful . It was designed by the architect M.G. Zemtsov .
On this side, right at the palace appeared marina. Building of the palace began after the reign of Empress Elizabeth .
Anichkov's Palace was built in memory of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, which was situeted of this place.
It is here on a November night in 1741 , Elizabeth came to the sleigh , to call for help Guardsmen, who planted her on the throne.
Today Anichkov's Palace is the Palace of Pioneers, which are regularly held various activities of various kinds.
Since 1990, tere are competitions , exhibitions, competitions and much more other which are held until now.
Sheremetev's Palace
One of the most beautiful buildings - Sheremetev's Palace ( house number 34 ) with golden yellow facade and delicate cast-iron gates.
The building is named Peter's General Field Marshal , who built the first palace in 1712 .
The building was built in the middle of the XVIII century. It was called " The Fountain House " - because the many fountains was there. The water is supplied from the river .
After the revolution, the house was placed under communal apartments for writers , artists and scientists .
Several rooms on the third floor of the south wing by the greatest poet of the Silver Age Anna Akhmatova . She lived there from 1933 to 1941 and from 1944 to 1952
It was , perhaps, the most difficult years of her life. In the palace is a museum of Anna Akhmatova.
On the ground floor show documentary films about the life of the poet .
In another part of the palace is a museum of musical instruments.
This collection presents a variety of tools - from Polish violins to Buryat horns.
Catherine's Institute
June 12, 1798 in St. Petersburg opened Catherine's Institute for Noble Maidens.
At first, he was placed in an old one-story house, the called Italian palace.
In 1804 - 1807 years new building was constructed on the Fontanka (now here is a filial branch of the Public Library).
Wish a pleasant trip!!