Saint Petersburg was one of the first cities in the world to be built according to to preconcieved plans envisaging the ensemble principle of construction. The old streets, embankments and squares of the city have their unique look. Many prominent Italian architects famed for their creations. People erected monuments in their honor and named streets ans squares after them. In Saint Petersburg there is Kvarengi lane, Rastrelli square, Rossi street, Italian street.