Gostiny Dvor (Kronstadt)

The Gostiny Dvor in Kronstadt was built by order of Nicholas I after his visit in 1827, when the emperor was dissatisfied with the state of the old trading rows. The building, restored after the fire of 1874, is a monument of federal significance, as evidenced by the plaque at the central entrance from Lenin Avenue. A covered gallery with an architrave on round columns runs around the entire perimeter of its buildings, and gates for entering the courtyard are located on the western and eastern sides. At the square near the Gostiny Dvor is the final stop for shuttle vans from St. Petersburg.