Anichkov Palace & Fontanka River Anichkov Bridge, St. Petersburg

About this place

Live Stream | Anichkov Palace & Anichkov Bridge on Fontanka River, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg, Russia. Overlooking the intersection of Nevsky Prospect and the Fontanka River, this camera captures the Baroque grandeur of Anichkov Palace, completed in 1754 for Empress Elizabeth. Directly adjacent is the famous Anichkov Bridge, renowned for Pyotr Klodt's four dramatic bronze sculptures depicting the "Taming of the Horse." Waterfront cafes and the historic Literary Café nearby serve traditional Russian pelmeni and Ukrainian vareniki, hearty Stroganoff, and hot honey-spiced sbiten tea.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ 18th-Century Imperial Anichkov Palace: Admire the graceful yellow facade of the imperial residence fronting the Fontanka embankment.

▸ The Horse Tamers on Anichkov Bridge: Gaze upon Baron Klodt's famous bronze equestrian statues mastering wild horses.

▸ Fontanka Embankment Pelmeni & Hot Sbiten: Savor handcrafted dumplings stuffed with wild mushrooms and spiced honey tea by the water.