St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Russia. In the northern capital, the historical layout and many architectural attractions are preserved. It is believed that obtaining a building permit in the city is very difficult, because new buildings should harmoniously complement existing buildings. What is the tallest building in St. Petersburg and where is it located?
The most famous skyscrapers of St. Petersburg
For a long time, the tallest building in all of St. Petersburg was the Peter and Paul Cathedral. The spire height of this iconic tourist attraction is 122.5 meters. The second tallest building in St. Petersburg is “Prince Alexander Nevsky” - an apartment building complex. Its height is 125 meters, and today it is an absolute record among houses intended for permanent residence. But there are skyscrapers for other purposes in this city. The tallest building in St. Petersburg today is the Leader Tower business center. What is the height of this building and what is remarkable for the record tower?
High-rise on the Constitution Square to be!
Today it is hard to believe, but they planned to build a high-rise building on Constitution Square back in the 70s of the last century. The project was developed and all necessary permits were obtained to begin construction. The Constitution Square was to be decorated with a traditional building for its era: an eighteen-story tower in the center and two symmetrical wings.
Construction was started, but problems arose even at the stage of construction of the foundation. The base for the multi-story center tower began to sag and collapse. As a result, the construction was frozen indefinitely, and two almost completed wings remained a reminder of the great plans.
In 2007, the Soviet "unfinished" was acquired by the commercial company "Leader Group". At the end of 2009, a building permit was obtained and after the complete liquidation of the old foundation, construction work was started from scratch. The Leader Tower business center was commissioned in 2013. Interestingly, after the start of a grandiose construction, the Urban Planning Committee tried to ban the implementation of this project, but received an official refusal to satisfy its requirements in court.
The tallest building in St. Petersburg: photos and description of the attraction
The Leader Tower has 44 floors, including two for technical purposes. The total height of the skyscraper is 140 meters. And this is a real record for the northern capital. Recall that even today, buildings with a height of 100 or more meters are a rarity for St. Petersburg. There are two reasons for this: modern skyscrapers with glass and metal facades can spoil the historical architectural appearance of the city, in addition, due to the specificity of local soils, the construction of high-rises in the city requires the use of the most modern technologies.
The first floors of the Leader Tower are occupied by cultural and entertainment organizations. Among them there are catering establishments, shops and even their own art gallery. On the roof is an observation platform. A breathtaking panorama of the city opens from here, and this is not surprising, because this skyscraper is the tallest building in St. Petersburg.
Photos from the roof of this skyscraper are truly amazing in their beauty. The main area of the interior of the tower should be occupied by offices. Curiously, today there are still rental offers.Another distinctive feature of the Leader Tower skyscraper is its multimedia facade, which demonstrates animation and static images. Where is this attraction located? The exact address of the skyscraper: St. Petersburg, Constitution Square, building 3.
Will there be new skyscrapers in the northern capital?
The Leader Tower is not only the record holder for height in its city, but also the northernmost skyscraper in Europe. However, very soon, new multi-story high-rise buildings should appear in St. Petersburg. Already today, the Lakhta Center skyscraper is under construction; its expected height is 87 floors. Most likely, this very high-rise building will lead the list of the tallest buildings in St. Petersburg very soon.
It is also planned to build two high-rise residential complexes in the city on the Neva: Catherine the Great and Peter the Great, as well as another Ingria Tower business center. Projects of these buildings are currently under development and preparation for implementation.
