Architectural and sculptural complex "Lions" with a fountain
at the Rostov branch of the State Bank of the Russian Federation
Description:
The architectural and sculptural complex “Lviv” with a fountain is located right next to the building of the Rostov branch of the State Bank of the Russian Federation, in the eastern part of the square of the Soviets. Its history is directly connected with this building of the bank, the architect of which was St. Petersburg Marjana Peretyatkovich.
In 1917, the architectural and sculptural complex "Lions" was erected in front of the bank, it was an indestructible tradition of placing silhouettes of lions, which personified courage and strength.
The complex is made in the neoclassical style of modern direction, which perfectly combines with the architectural feature of the bank. At the fountain on three sides there is a spacious platform that leads down the stairs to the square.
This place is one of the most favorite places of rest of citizens.