Jordan Stairs: The Steps of Time in the heart of the Winter Palace
We welcome you to the historic Jordanian Staircase of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg - steps that preserve the centuries–old epic of Russian history.
- The path of guests and ambassadors: In the XVIII century, the staircase was named the Embassy, because it was up it that imperial guests and foreign delegations ascended, starting their way to the ceremonial halls for audiences with Russian tsars.
- The Jordan Staircase: Steps of the Holy Water Blessing: In the XIX century, the staircase was renamed the Jordan Staircase, it became the place of descent of the participants of the procession for Baptism on the icy Neva. At this moment, members of the royal family took part in the solemn "campaigns to the Jordan".
- Trial by Fire: Pristine beauty: In 1837, a terrible fire destroyed the interior of the Winter Palace and the Jordan Staircase itself. The restoration of Vladimir Stasov restored its pristine beauty in the style of "Russian Baroque", preserving the idea of Francesco Rastrelli's art.
- The steps of history: The Jordanian Staircase is a witness to the centuries, the steps on which the steps of kings, favorites, revolutionaries and the military are imprinted. Today, as before, it is the main grand staircase and invites visitors to the Hermitage on an incredible journey through time.
Step up the steps of the Jordanian Ladder with us, open the pages of history that these steps preserve, and immerse yourself in the splendor of Russia's cultural heritage. Welcome to the very depths of the Winter Palace!
