The kings of beasts have been decorating the Northern capital since the days of Peter the Great. While walking you will see many statues: austere and funny, majestic and disheveled, they keep many interesting stories. You will learn about the fate of each sculpture, hear about the appearance of the image of a lion in our culture - and you will understand why these predators have become so popular in St. Petersburg. Individual excursion for 1-7 people Duration 2 hours Children Allowed with children How it goes By car Rating 5 on 3 reviews 6100 rub. 4880 rubles for the excursion Price for 1-7 people, regardless of the number of participants 20%Discount when ordering before April 30
What awaits you
Lions from all over the world Most of the lion sculptures in St. Petersburg are associated with other cities and countries. So, at the pier of the Admiralteyskaya embankment, you will hear about the twins of the Florentine lions that adorn the Signoria Square. I will share a funny story about how the sculpture was damaged by tourists and how the lions had to "sit on sick leave." At the house of Laval, we will meet the philosopher lions and remember the Egyptian statues. At the walls of the Mikhailovsky Castle we will meet lions copied from a statue found during excavations in Rome, and in the Garden of Friendship we will play with Shanghai predators
Lion stories References, connections, historical legends and urban superstitions - we will stretch the threads from material sculptures to various works of art and even real events. At the Palace with Lions, let us recall the poem "The Bronze Horseman" - it was here that Evgeny overtook the flood. I will explain how the Lion Bridge is related to the dating newspaper, and I will share the myths about the lions on Bank Bridge, which are mistakenly believed to be griffins. You will meet a lion on the Flying Dutchman, find out where the statues coexist with a living original, and understand the symbolism of the lion on the bust of Peter I. And you will also see what lions guard the legendary sphinxes!
Organizational details
The excursion is carried out in a comfortable minibus, the meeting point is by agreement.
Venue
The meeting point is by agreement with the guide, you can discuss it when ordering the excursion.
