The Aesthetics of St. Petersburg: The Courtyards of the Northern Capital Where History Comes to Life
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The Aesthetics of St. Petersburg: The Courtyards of the Northern Capital Where History Comes to Life
19.99 €
Take a look where tours don't usually take you: into the courtyards, where St. Petersburg lives its true, unglamorous life.
The book's author, Sergei Karaulov, conceived it as a continuation of the story of apartment buildings, but supplemented the narrative with photographic portraits and fascinating information about the courtyards, which also witnessed many events. The new book combines the past and the present: from the era of monumental Empire style to the frenetic construction boom of the early 20th century.
Here, stories come to life: those of merchants, architects, and entire eras. Before you is St. Petersburg without its ceremonial mask: with amazing stained glass windows, charming arches, and, of course, the ghosts of the past.
You will learn:
• Where the real "iron" is hidden.
• Who built the "Modern showcase."
• How the "mosaic courtyard" differs from copies.
• Why one of the city's apartment buildings is called "the ship."
An unusual walk awaits you, visiting 17 very curious buildings—from the old home of the merchant Ustinov to the unusual tenement house of Prokhorov, the owner of the Neva tugboats. Not all of them are included in the tour programs, so we are confident you will discover a completely different side of the city on the Neva.
The book's author, Sergei Karaulov, conceived it as a continuation of the story of apartment buildings, but supplemented the narrative with photographic portraits and fascinating information about the courtyards, which also witnessed many events. The new book combines the past and the present: from the era of monumental Empire style to the frenetic construction boom of the early 20th century.
Here, stories come to life: those of merchants, architects, and entire eras. Before you is St. Petersburg without its ceremonial mask: with amazing stained glass windows, charming arches, and, of course, the ghosts of the past.
You will learn:
• Where the real "iron" is hidden.
• Who built the "Modern showcase."
• How the "mosaic courtyard" differs from copies.
• Why one of the city's apartment buildings is called "the ship."
An unusual walk awaits you, visiting 17 very curious buildings—from the old home of the merchant Ustinov to the unusual tenement house of Prokhorov, the owner of the Neva tugboats. Not all of them are included in the tour programs, so we are confident you will discover a completely different side of the city on the Neva.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Two Hearts of Russia. Gift Editions