The Winter Palace Square, also known as the "Palace Square", is adjacent to the Winter Palace and is the central square of St. Petersburg, with an area of about 50,000 square meters. The central plaza is built to commemorate the victory of the 1812 war against Napoleon. It was built from 1830 to 1839. It is a statue of an angel holding a cross. On summer nights, nearby residents and tourists will take a walk and cool off in the Winter Palace Square.