Atlantis Hermitage - St. Petersburg Russia
In the legends of all five continents, there are references to the civilization of giants that dominated the Earth. Then there was the Great Flood, and the time came for people who had subjugated the remnants of the once mighty peoples of the Atlanteans and caries. The memory of this victory the ancient Greeks immortalized in the statues of gigantic men (Atlanteans) and women (caryatids), propping up human palaces and temples. The most famous Atlantes in our country have been guarding the building of the New Hermitage in the city on the Neva for more than a hundred years.
In 1852, German architect Leo Klyanets built a two-story building to store the Hermitage collection, which in all its diversity could no longer fit into the Hermitage. Together with the sculptor I. Galbigom, Klyanets planned to erect figures on the portico of the New Hermitage that resemble pharaohs in their form. But architects V.P. Stasov and N.E. Efimov created a project according to which the balconies of the museum were supposed to shoulder stone Atlantes on their shoulders. As a result, it was their idea that they decided to realize.
In 1844, according to the drawing by I. Galbig and the model of sculptor A.I. Terebenev appeared ten Atlantean twins. A little later, A.I. Terebenev received the title of academician for this work.
The sculptures of giants of five meters height carved out of Serdobol granite for five years one hundred and fifty specialists-stonemasons. After that, three years continued manual polishing of monuments. Finally, on September 1, 1848, the stone giants took their rightful place.
Unlike traditional Atlantes, severe bearded men, giants of the northern capital are the personification of youth, beauty and courage. Russian folk flavor is manifested in wreaths of ears of corn and loincloths of bear hides. Beautiful inspirational faces filled with dignity and inner strength. During World War II, a shell fired by a German long-range cannon hit the portico of the New Hermitage. One of the giants was seriously wounded, but did not bend under a heavy load. Since then, St. Petersburgers have distinguished him from the rest of the Atlanteans - they believe in the supernatural capabilities of this indestructible stone youth.
Petersburg is one of the most mystical cities in Russia, and, of course, the Atlanteans also became an integral part of northern mythology. For example, some newlyweds believe that their family life will develop, if on the eve of the wedding to touch the big toes of the monuments. Then the new family will be friendly, and the children who have appeared in this family are full of different talents, smart and brave. Residents of St. Petersburg are confident that the ancient giants are guarding their city and can assist in solving personal problems. All you need to do is grab onto the big toe of the granite foot in complete solitude, and then your wishes will come true.
Perhaps these silent giants keep Petersburg sky overcast, do not allow it to break on the granite embankments.
In 1852, German architect Leo Klyanets built a two-story building to store the Hermitage collection, which in all its diversity could no longer fit into the Hermitage. Together with the sculptor I. Galbigom, Klyanets planned to erect figures on the portico of the New Hermitage that resemble pharaohs in their form. But architects V.P. Stasov and N.E. Efimov created a project according to which the balconies of the museum were supposed to shoulder stone Atlantes on their shoulders. As a result, it was their idea that they decided to realize.
In 1844, according to the drawing by I. Galbig and the model of sculptor A.I. Terebenev appeared ten Atlantean twins. A little later, A.I. Terebenev received the title of academician for this work.
The sculptures of giants of five meters height carved out of Serdobol granite for five years one hundred and fifty specialists-stonemasons. After that, three years continued manual polishing of monuments. Finally, on September 1, 1848, the stone giants took their rightful place.
Unlike traditional Atlantes, severe bearded men, giants of the northern capital are the personification of youth, beauty and courage. Russian folk flavor is manifested in wreaths of ears of corn and loincloths of bear hides. Beautiful inspirational faces filled with dignity and inner strength. During World War II, a shell fired by a German long-range cannon hit the portico of the New Hermitage. One of the giants was seriously wounded, but did not bend under a heavy load. Since then, St. Petersburgers have distinguished him from the rest of the Atlanteans - they believe in the supernatural capabilities of this indestructible stone youth.
Petersburg is one of the most mystical cities in Russia, and, of course, the Atlanteans also became an integral part of northern mythology. For example, some newlyweds believe that their family life will develop, if on the eve of the wedding to touch the big toes of the monuments. Then the new family will be friendly, and the children who have appeared in this family are full of different talents, smart and brave. Residents of St. Petersburg are confident that the ancient giants are guarding their city and can assist in solving personal problems. All you need to do is grab onto the big toe of the granite foot in complete solitude, and then your wishes will come true.
Perhaps these silent giants keep Petersburg sky overcast, do not allow it to break on the granite embankments.
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