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If you have only one day to get to know Saint Petersburg, this route will be ideal for you.
moderate
Distance 7.4 km
1:55 h
59 m
55 m
22 m
2 m
On May 27, 1703, Peter I laid the first stone in the foundation of the Peter and Paul Fortress, which marked the birth of a new city - Saint Petersburg. Therefore, it will be quite symbolic to start your route from here. Next, we go to Vasilievsky Island, where we will see the Rostral Columns, which in the 19th century served as lanterns for passing ships. It is very crowded here at any time of year, but this is a place that will not leave you indifferent. Then, across the Palace Bridge, you cross the Neva and find yourself near Palace Square. The ensemble of Palace Square consists of the Winter Palace, the General Staff Building, and the Alexander Column. To continue exploring the city, you can choose several directions. You can go out to Admiralty Embankment and walk past the lions at the Palace Pier to the Bronze Horseman. There you will have a view of St. Isaac's Cathedral. On the other side of St. Isaac's Cathedral stands another monument to Nicholas I. Next, after looking at the significant sights, you go to Nevsky Prospect. This street is rightly considered a legend of the city. The architecture of Nevsky Prospect is mostly rental houses. Houses built by wealthy people for rent. On Nevsky Prospect, you will find numerous cafes and restaurants where you can have a snack. Different cuisines for every taste, all for impressive tourists! Walking along Nevsky Prospect, first on the right side and then on the left side, you will see two important city cathedrals - the Kazan Cathedral and the Church of the Savior on Blood. Strolling through the small streets, you will reach the last point of the route - the Summer Garden. Walking through it and seeing the beautiful monuments is a great way to end the route.
Author’s recommendation
You can purchase tickets for excursions to the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Blood, and the Kazan Cathedral. Inside these buildings, you will experience an immersion in history.
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Anastasia Larionova
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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Landscape
Highest point
22 m
Lowest point
2 m
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1.5 km
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1.3 km
Forested/wild trail
11 m
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4.6 km
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Peter-Pavel's FortressSafety information
The journey does not require you to be in good physical shape.Tips and suggestions
https://cathedral.ru/ru - St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on Blood
http://kazansky-spb.ru - Kazan Cathedral
Roadbook
At the beginning of the route, you will walk around the Peter and Paul Fortress, you can visit this site for more detailed orientation - https://www.spbmuseum.ru/themuseum/news/
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Peter-Pavel's FortressExchange bridge
Spit of Vasilyevsky Island
Palace Bridge
Palace Square
Saint Isaac's Cathedral
Kazan Cathedral
Cathedral of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Summer Garden
Public transport
To get to the starting point, you need to take the metro and arrive at the Gorkovskaya metro station, then walk through the park from there.
From the Sportivnaya metro station, you can take tram numbers 6 and 40.
In the direction of Hare Island from Petrogradskaya, bus number 46 and minibuses numbers 46, 76, 183, 223 run.
Directions
Landmarks for traveling by car can be the nearby Trinity Square, Artillery Museum, and Leningrad Zoo. All these places are separated from the Peter and Paul Fortress only by the Kronverksky Gulf.Parking
You can park your car on nearby streets.Coordinates
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59.950143, 30.317502
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59°57'00.5"N 30°19'03.0"E
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36V 350178 6648895
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Equipment
It is advisable to have good shoes and an excellent mood regardless of the weather, as the weather in Saint Petersburg is very changeable.Localization
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
7.4 km
Duration
1:55 h
Ascent
59 m
Descent
55 m
Highest point
22 m
Lowest point
2 m
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