The city has some of the most beautiful statues in Europe. The statue on top of the column symbolizes peace in Europe. The statues of the shod horses are turned toward Europe. The conditions for builting a city in the swampy Neva delta were horrible. The builders of the city suffered horribly because of the swampy delta.
Shipping is difficult in the Neva because of the swampy conditions.
Columns are usually topped by statues. The columns are decorated by maritime motifs and statues. The statues near the columns face the sea. The museum contains more than two million works of art. Works of art worth over two million dollars are contained in the museum.