Monument to Nicholas I

Monument to Nicholas I is a bronze equestrian monument of Nicholas I of Russia. Created by French sculptor Auguste de Montferrand and unveiled on July 7, 1859, the six-meter statue was considered a technical wonder at the time of its creation. It is one of only a few bronze statues with only two support points (the rear hooves of the horse). Another example is the 1852 equestrian statue of U.S. President Andrew Jackson.