Emporium, a photo from Saint Petersburg, Northwest

Photographer's Note

My favorite building in Nevsky Prospekt was Eliseev Emporium. I passed near it many times but I do not understand why I didn't get inside. Stupid of me, I saw the photos of the shop interior and it is magnificent.

Elisseeff Emporium in St. Petersburg is a large retail and entertainment complex, including a famous food hall, constructed in 1902–1903 for the Elisseeff Brothers. Located at 56 Nevsky Prospekt, the complex consists of three buildings, although the corner one is the structure that is referred to as Elisseeff’s store or shop (Елисеевский магазин). Designed by architect Gabriel Baranovskii it is one of the most striking examples of St. Petersburg Art Nouveau architecture, although at the time of its construction the building was considered controversial.
In 1881, revolutionary Narodniks built a tunnel under Malaya Sadovaya Street from the basement of that building, preparing to plant mines to assassinate Czar Alexander II. By March 1 the preparations were complete, but the Czar did not pass that way on that day (and was instead killed by other means).]
The architect managed to incorporate some parts of older buildings in this structure, made the entire building appear as if it were one giant shop window. Over one half of the façade consists of a single arch. The arch is a giant stained glass window that opens several floors to the street. The Art Nouveau stained glass contrasts with the granite surface of the building adorned by allegorical sculptures of Commerce, Industry, Science and Arts by Estonian sculptor Amandus Adamson.
As you can see, there are well known shops here Starbucks coffee, United Colors of Benetton, written in Latin script but often there is just transcription to Russian alphabet and it looks quite funny.
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Broader view

Looking up

I was not inside but I saw a nice window

ikeharel, ikeharel, pajaran, jhm, holmertz, Royaldevon, tyro, pierrefonds, PaulVDV, n46130, worldcitizen, mcmtanyel ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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lousat (139332) 2019-08-16 14:55

Ciao Malgo,i like a lot the art nouveau style and this is a great example,i can see very well the typical decorations,very sharp there and in the close up of the WS too.A different capture of this street well done as usual. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

ifege (48159) 2019-08-16 21:15

Hi Malgo
I remember this building but we didn't go into it either. Good composition showing off a range of buildings.
Cheers
Ian

Nicou (193806) 2019-08-16 22:17

Hello

Quelle image de cette rue et rendu des tons sur les façades superbe avec ces belle statue en vert clair qui ressortent la circulation et l’animation de la rue et cette luminosité superbe
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

Tue (92470) 2019-08-16 22:36

Hello Malgo,
All the façades seen in this photo are beautiful and with wonderful ornaments and details, lit by an appealing sunlight, but the one of the corner steals the show. Very well captured.
Lars

jemaflor (147224) 2019-08-16 23:19

Hi Malgo,
Interesting architecture of this old building of the beautiful Nevsky prospect. Well framed from a good angle, perfect light to give contrast at your photo, excellent sharpness, tfs.

PiotrF (54788) 2019-08-16 23:49

Cześć Malgo
Jest sporo takich perełek w Petersburgu.
Piękne detale, świetna architektura
Pozdrawiam
Piotr

jhm (211736) 2019-08-17 0:27

Hello Malgo,

Your favourite building is indeed a beauty, architectural and decorative.
It seems a city wonderful.
The atmosphere makes your picture attractive
Colours and details are sharply exposed.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

holmertz (102774) 2019-08-17 0:34

Hello Malgo,
This is really a fantastic building filled with beautiful art nouveau details, but it looks a bit lonely with much less interesting buildings on the sides. On the other hand those buildings' relative dullness makes the Eliseev Emporium look even more glorious. The three photos are all very sharp and perfectly exposed and show us the building from different angles.
Best regards,
Gert

ikeharel (113427) 2019-08-17 0:37

Good morning Malgo,
A fine corner picture of the impressive buildings across the street.
Architecture, traffic and people are superbly shown.
Have a nice weekend,
Ike

Royaldevon (85932) 2019-08-17 2:48

Hello Malgo,

No wonder you liked it, it is a very attractive building in every way. Its design, its windows, its sculptures, all combine to create this effect.
Your w/s, closer, confirms its beauty.
Perhaps you didn't enter because the weather was so nice!

Have a good w/e,
Bev :-)

tyro (30513) 2019-08-17 3:52

Hi dear Malgo,

What a shame that you never actually ventured into this huge emporium - but never mind - you will be back again soon in Saint Petersburg I am sure!

You have written a fascinating and very informative note and shown us three excellent photographs of this most impressive building with its massive arched window. Viewed at full size, these photographs are all of exquisite quality with perfect exposure, fine colours and exceptional details and sharpness.

Fabulous!

Kindest Regards,

John.

P.S. And thank you for the brilliant little "window" movie!

pierrefonds (114536) 2019-08-17 4:38

Hi Malgo,

You have captured well the movement of the cars. The point of view of view is showing the details of the architecture of the buildings. The light is making the colors to stand out. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (221729) 2019-08-17 7:29

Ciao cara Malgo, great perspective on fantastic building, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend have a good weekend ciao Silvio

PaulVDV (62978) 2019-08-17 13:09

Hello Malgo,
Clearly a very important avenue in Saint Petersburg.
The corner building, the Emporium, looks impressive with giant statues on different places.
Next time you will have to take a look inside :)
Your pictures are beautifullly colourful and perfectly sharp.
Best regards, Paul

jmdias (115252) 2019-08-18 7:39

malgo

in fact the building has curious shapes, not usual and I don't think it is exactly beautiful, but has interesting elements with great beauty. very special light and angle. TFS.

take care

jorge

rychem (72187) 2019-08-18 7:51

To taka owczesna swiatynia handlowa :), architektura jest bardzo ladna, a zdjecie swietnie zrobione
pozdrawiam Ryszard

worldcitizen (16104) 2019-08-18 13:36

Hello Malgo,
This building really is a gem. The details, including the statues and the iron work are beautiful. I also like the yellow building to the left. This looks like a very attractive street overall. I'm often in Starbucks, so it's very convenient, too. :-)

abmdsudi (95869) 2019-08-18 22:49

Hi Malgorzata
Lively urban capture where focus of attention is directed to a well defined architecture. You managed to have got a wonderful light balance with great colour and superb contrast to deep blue sky. Well done good quality shot. Congrats
Best regards

ChrisJ (171884) 2019-08-19 1:57

Hi Malgo

St Petersburg looks to be a stylish and elegant city. The Starbucks at left blends into the urban landscape here for a change. Excellent sharpness, color and saturation & I like the angled pov showing 2 facades. Tfs!

carlo62 (81265) 2019-08-19 5:24

Ciao Malgo
vari elementi di questa architettura mi ricordano palazzi parigini.
Notevoli i dettagli e le sculture che lo decorano.
Belle anche le foto del ws, un servizio completo, o quasi, visto che non sei entrata.
Saluti
Carlo

Miguel82 (47110) 2019-08-20 2:53

Malgorzata, that historical building located on the Nevsky prospect can be compared somewhat to the galleries Lafayette in Paris. It houses retail shops for instance. Statues are decorating the facades. Magnificent blue sky, good light.

mcmtanyel (68623) 2019-09-01 19:59

Hello Malgo,
If the inside is as pretty as the outside, I'd say, yes, you missed an opportunity. Well, maybe reason enough to visit again. 👍🏻👍🏻
Regards,
MT