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3573-35. Stone steps of grand stairs of Fort No. 1 (Stronghold Liter B) near Vyborg. Russia, July 20, 2024Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
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3573-35. Stone steps of grand stairs of Fort No. 1 (Stronghold Liter B) near Vyborg. Russia, July 20, 2024Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Stone stairs of Fort No. 1 (Stronghold Liter B) near Vyborg. Russia, July 20, 2024  Stone wall of Fort No. 1 (Stronghold Liter B) near Vyborg. Russia, July 20, 2024  Undeground shelter in Fort No. 1 (Stronghold Liter B) near Vyborg. Russia, July 20, 2024  Small stalactite formed of calcium salts deposited by dripping water in Fort No. 1 (Stronghold Liter B) near Vyborg. Russia, July 20, 2024  Stone stairs of Gril Platz in Fort Constantine, Kronstadt. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 21, 2011  Large granite stone in Vyborg Bay near Stony Trail (Kamenistaya Tropa) in Kivi Park south from Chulkovo, west from Vyborg. Russia, July 27, 2024  Corner tower with stone stairs of Al-Rekayat Fort in Umm Jasim area. Northern Qatar, June 6, 2015  This sequence of disjointed stone steps, winding up the leaf-covered slope, exemplifies the "landscape surprise" element typical of the Sergievka Park design. Unlike the straight, formal staircases of the nearby Peterhof Grand Palace, these steps are scattered and uneven, inviting visitors to meander through the forest rather than march directly to a destination. The steps are almost camouflaged by a vibrant mosaic of fallen yellow and brown leaves, making them appear as natural rock formations emerging from the hillside. The staircase sequence gently ascends the steep ravine bank, integrating perfectly with the surrounding old-growth trees and emphasizing the park s wild, preserved character. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025  Grey lichen on a granite stone in Paltsevo Rock Massif near Svetogorsk Highway near Vyborg. Russia, July 20, 2024  Folious lichens on a stone on Storozhok Peninsula near granite quarry near Stony Trail (Kamenistaya Tropa) in Kivi Park south from Chulkovo, west from Vyborg. Russia, July 27, 2024  Granite rocks and a boat in Vyborg Bay from Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Grand stairs of Vitebsky Railway Station. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 23, 2013  Small white flowers of dwarf snapdragon (Chaenorhinum minus) on stone steps of botanical institute in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 2, 2016  Old stone steps near Primorsky Highway. Solnechnoe, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014  Granite boulders in Vyborg Bay near Stony Trail (Kamenistaya Tropa) in Kivi Park south from Chulkovo, west from Vyborg. Russia, July 27, 2024  Stone steps in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017  Large granite boulders in Vyborg Bay near Stony Trail (Kamenistaya Tropa) in Kivi Park south from Chulkovo, west from Vyborg. Russia, July 27, 2024  Granite stones on a beach of Vyborg Bay near Stony Trail (Kamenistaya Tropa) in Kivi Park south from Chulkovo, west from Vyborg. Russia, July 27, 2024  Grand stairs of Polovtsev (Rapti) Palace in Dzerzhinskogo Village, south from Luga. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 24, 2013  Stairs of a house at 10A Storozhevoy Bashni Street. Vyborg, Russia, September 10, 2016  Stone steps of Palace of a duke Maximilian Leikhtenbergsky in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 17, 2019  Stairs of Al-Rekayat Fort in Umm Jasim area. Northern Qatar, May 21, 2016  Stony beach of Vyborg Bay near Stony Trail (Kamenistaya Tropa) in Kivi Park south from Chulkovo, west from Vyborg. Russia, July 27, 2024  Grand Italian Stairs in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 6, 2016  Stone steps below a dam of Bolshoy or Kristatelevy Pond (Zelionka Lake) in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017  Rugged stone steps covered by yellow maple leaves. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025  Stone steps below Bolshoy or Kristatelevy Pond (Zelionka Lake) in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 11, 2016  Stone stairs in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017  Stone steps on a slope in Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 4, 2016  Stone steps near Ruin Cascade in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 26, 2015  Grand stairs of National Theater of Opera and Ballet. Odessa, Ukraine, June 30, 2009  Old stone stairs in John-Bogoslov Cheremenetskiy Monastery, south from Luga. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 24, 2013  Stones scattered on a granite base on a beach of Vyborg Bay on Storozhok Peninsula near granite quarry near Stony Trail (Kamenistaya Tropa) in Kivi Park south from Chulkovo, west from Vyborg. Russia, July 27, 2024  Weathered stone steps, covered in moss and fallen leaves, are a charming example of the "romantic ruin" aesthetic that defines Sergievka Park. The granite blocks are softened by thick green moss and scattered with yellow maple leaves, emphasizing the passage of time and the park s intentionally wild, "abandoned" atmosphere. Set within a dense grove of maples and hardwoods, the steps are illuminated by the soft, filtered light of the "Golden Autumn" canopy, creating a quiet, contemplative spot for visitors. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025  Pine trees growing among granite stones on a beach of Vyborg Bay on Storozhok Peninsula near granite quarry near Stony Trail (Kamenistaya Tropa) in Kivi Park south from Chulkovo, west from Vyborg. Russia, July 27, 2024  Vaults of grand stairs of National Theater of Opera and Ballet. Odessa, Ukraine, June 30, 2009  Cat on stone steps at Umm Wishah Street, Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2013  Small stone stairs of Bienkovsky Mansion in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016  Cat sitting on stone steps at Umm Wishah Street, Musheirib area. Doha, Qatar, March 29, 2013  Stone steps near Carnegie Melon University in Education City campus. Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2014  Stone steps between Texas A and M and Carnegie Melon University in Education City campus at rain. Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2014  Stone stairs in Robert H. Treman State Park near Ithaca. New York, October 8, 2005  Buildings of Vyborg Historical Power Station at 20A Morskaya Naberezhnaya Street. Vyborg, Russia, August 5, 2024  A house at 40 Geroev Street in Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Examining a granite cliff during a geological tour near Vyborg. Russia, July 20, 2024  Caper plant (Capparis spinosa) on steps of an abandoned stone house in a village of Al Mashrab in area of Ras Laffan Farms. Northern Qatar, October 18, 2014  Various crustose lichens on a granite shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Grand Ruin Stone Bridge in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2015  Old Town at the foot of Toompea Hill, specifically near Nunne Street 5. The illuminated stone staircase on the left is the start of the Patkuli Stairs. Built in 1903, these 157 steps connect the Lower Town (from Nunne Street) to the Patkuli viewing platform on the upper limestone plateau of Toompea. The striking street art on the wall to the right is titled "Okay, Queen...". Created by the artist Marie Soosaar in 2022, this stencil graffiti depicts a queen-like figure holding a lamb, flanked by a knight and a castle tower. It adds a modern, whimsical touch to the medieval surroundings and has quickly become a popular photo spot. The massive limestone wall in the background supports the Toompea hill. The buildings visible at the top (with the pink facade) are part of the complex of government and noble residences that historically occupied the Upper Town. The large trees on the left are part of the green belt (Snelli Park area) that surrounds the Old Town fortifications, providing a lush contrast to the stone architecture. Tallinn, Estonia, October 16, 2025  Rosette lichen Physcia on a granite shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Physcia lichen on a granite boulder on shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Close-up of green moss on granite shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) on granite of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Texture of green moss on granite shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Brown crustose lichen on a granite shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Observation deck of Grand Cascade in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 31, 2024  Round Pond and Grand Cascade in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 31, 2024  Xanthoparmelia and Rhizocarpon geographicum lichens on a granite shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Rapakivi granite with large round crystals on shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Close-up of rosette lichen Physcia on a granite shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Flowers of stonecrop (Sedum, Hylotelephium telephium(?)) on shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Grand Ruin Stone Bridge of Alexandria Park. Peterhof (Petrodvorets), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2013  Stone stairs of research section (blue area) of Texas A and M University on campus of Education City. Doha, Qatar, April 7, 2014  Stone stairs in Qanat Quartier (Venetian style waterfront village), in Pearl Development Project. Doha, Qatar, September 3, 2015  Stone stairs in Qanat Quartier (Venetian style waterfront village) in Pearl Development Project. Doha, Qatar, June 16, 2016  Yellow map lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) on a granite boulder on shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Grey crustose lichen Aspicilia on a granite boulder on shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Rock shield lichen (Xanthoparmelia) on a granite boulder on shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Granite stone in a courtyard at 12 Krepostnaya Street. Vyborg, Russia, June 21, 2014  Stone fence of Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 10, 2016  Resupinate polypore mushroom on a fallen spruce branch in a rocky mountainous area around Paltsevo, near Vyborg. Russia, July 20, 2024  Growth of yellow map lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) on a granite boulder on shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Rosette of yellow map lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) on a granite boulder on shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Coleus in Parterre of Private Garden of Mariya Fiodorovna behind Grand Palace in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 31, 2024  Flowerbeds of Parterre of Private Garden of Mariya Fiodorovna behind Grand Palace in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 31, 2024  Stone bear from an old railway station building on Vokzalnaya Street in Vyborg. Russia, May 24, 2019  Stone Hall Pavilion (Kammenoe Zalo) in Oranienbaum Park. It is a light pink, two-story stone pavilion designed by architect Antonio Rinaldi (built mid-18th century) for Grand Duke Peter Fedorovich. Originally used for concerts, masquerades, and dances, it later served as a Lutheran church. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Flowering plants in Parterre of Private Garden of Mariya Fiodorovna behind Grand Palace in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 31, 2024  Begonia flowers in Parterre of Private Garden of Mariya Fiodorovna behind Grand Palace in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 31, 2024  Bridge to Marsa Arabia in Pearl Qatar Development from a stone stairs. Doha, Qatar, October 23, 2015  Grand Stone Bridge in Gatchina Park. Gatchina, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 12, 2016  Birch growing on a stone fence at Storozhevoy Bashni Street in old city of Vyborg. Russia, May 24, 2019  Large mossy stone in a forest near Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, September 10, 2016  Grand Menshikov Palace (Bolshoy Menshikovsky Dvorets). It is the palace s majestic Northern Facade, designed in the Petrine Baroque style by architects Giovanni Mario Fontana and Gottfried Scha"del between 1710 and 1727. The palace sits atop a natural ridge, enhancing its monumentality. A grand system of stone terraces and a double-flight staircase descends from the main entrance to the Lower Garden. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Circular round patch of yellow map lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) on a granite boulder on shore of Gvardeysky Island. Vyborg, Russia, July 20, 2024  Stone fence of Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 7, 2016  Stone gate of a house at Lenina Prospect in Vyborg, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 7, 2016  Stone ruins near Al Thugab Fort, on northern coast. Qatar, December 12, 2015 |
