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25.
THE ASTORIA HOTEL
Bolshaya Morskaya Street, 39
1911-12 Architect F.Lidval
The Astoria building completed the ensemble of St.IsaacÆs Square. Having six stories and garret
it is higher than all the other buildings in the square. The lower stories are faced with granite. The
buildingÆs modest decoration (oval garlanded medallions cut out in granite, masks over the windows,
embossed vases) is in harmony with the simple architecture of the facade. The interiors (vestibule,
main staircase, big banquet hall, etc.) were decorated in the Art-Nouveau style, in combination with
some elements of Classicism.