Seoul Arts Center - Hermitage

Palace Square surprising boldness and scale, it's all very harmonious building. All the buildings are in a different era, a different architect built with different styles. To commemorate the victory over Napoleon in the middle of the square to establish a single Alexander Column, 47.5 meters high and 4 meters in diameter and weighs 600 tons, is made with a single piece of granite, without any support, standing alone on the foundation of its own weight, on its top is an angel holding a cross, angel feet stepping on a snake, which is a symbol of victory over the enemy.
Square south side is designed by architect Rossi in 1829 built the old General Staff building. The plaza surrounded by all kinds of semi-circular building, across the street Triumph great goalkeeper Mars plaza connecting with the Nevsky Prospect. Above the arches, built drive driving horse chariot goddess of victory, but also to commemorate the victory in the war against Napoleon and made.Read more