- The Field of Mars (Russian: Марсово поле, romanized: Marsovo Polye) is a large square in the centre of Saint Petersburg.
- The term Field of Mars (Latin: Campus Martius) goes back to antiquity, and designates an area, inside or near a city, used as a parade or exercise ground by the...
- During the Siege of Leningrad the Field of Mars became a huge vegetable garden, and after the siege was lifted a salute was fired from the field.
- The Field of Mars is the largest memorial park complex in the center of Saint Petersburg, covering an area of nearly nine hectares.
- The Field of Mars is one of the largest and most famous squares of St Petersburg with a long and varied important city's history.
- Field of Mars. Memorial area of St Petersburg eternal flame. ... In 1944 after the end of the Siege the current name – the Field of Mars – was returned.
- A great military leader was represented as Mars (Roman god of war). In 1805 Tsarina’s Meadow was officially renamed Field of Mars.
- The Field of Mars is located right off the Trinity Bridge and next to the Summer Garden.
- The Field of Mars was originally a marshy area near the summer garden. After it was drained in 1710 the area became the site for public markets and festivities...
- It is believed that Phillip gave it that name with reference to the Roman god of war, Mars, so ‘Field of Mars’ means ‘land of the soldiers’ (field - land; Mars - soldiers).
