Duration: from 1 hour
Route:
Mikhailovsky Castle –> Chizhik-Pyzhik –> Anichkov Bridge -> Nikolsky Cathedral -> The Mariinsky Theatre –> New Holland Island –> The Yusupov Palace –> St. Isaac's Cathedral –> The Winter Groove –> St. Isaac's Cathedral
Canals of the city in all their beauty.
The walk begins in the center of the city and in a short time you will have time to see many sights, walk along the Fontanka River, then, between the two stages of the Mariinsky Theatre, turn to the Moika river, then, after leaving the Winter Canal, the boat will pass along the embankment where there is a fantastic view of the Parade part of the Great Neva River.
Attractions along the route
Little bronze Sneezyk Pigeon makes tourists’ wishes come true. They say that if the dreams are real, they will definitely come true.
This is the smallest monument of St. Petersburg, its height is 11 cm and its weight is only 5 kg.
Throughout its history, the monument has been stolen seven times, but it has always been found or rebuilt.
A bridge across the Fontanka on Nevsky avenue, connecting two islands. It has four sculptures of horse tamers on it. Today Anichkov bridge is nearly 55 meters long and 37.9 meters wide and consists of three spans. It is one of the most beautiful and recognizable bridges in the Northern Capital.
The St. Nicholas Cathedral, also known as the Church of the Epiphany, is located on the bank of the Kryukov Canal, and is a beautiful monument of Baroque architecture. The church consists of two churches, one lower and one upper. The lower church is consecrated in the name of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker of Myra, the patron saint of all travelers, including those by sea. The upper church was consecrated in the name of the Epiphany. Therefore, the full name of the temple is The Cathedral of the Epiphany of St. Nicholas. Its construction was completed in 1762.
The route will take you along the Kryukov Canal, where, on both sides, you will see the old and new stages of the Mariinsky Theatre. It is also called the ‘soul of St. Petersburg’.
It’s one of the premier music theatres in Russia, and around the world. The famous Mariinsky theatre played a main role in the emergence of the domestic school of ballet and opera, which has become a global trendsetter.
The park, located on an island, is considered one of the best in St. Petersburg. A man-made island in the center of the city, flanked by the Moyka River, the Kryukov and the Admiralty Canal. The park is decorated with green lawns, beautiful fences and lanterns. There are many shops, restaurants, tennis alleys, and a beautiful children’s playground.
The total area is almost 8 hectares,
It is a monument of industrial architecture.
Yusupovsky Palace on the embankment of the Moika River in St. Petersburg is the residence of five generations of the rich and noble Prince Yusupov dynasty. It is a unique architectural ensemble of the turn of the XVIII-XX centuries, a monument of history and culture of federal importance. It is often referred to as an encyclopedia of St. Petersburg aristocratic interiors.
It is the largest orthodox temple in St. Petersburg, a masterpiece of world architecture and one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
It is now possible for tourists to climb the colonnade of the cathedral. From here, from a height of 43 meters, one can see the panorama of the city.
It is located on St. Isaac’s Square. Since 1928 it has the status of a museum. It is an object of cultural heritage of Russia.
This is the name of the canal who connect the Moyka River and the Neva River. It was created near the Winter Palace in 1719. It was dug so close to Peter I’s winter residence that he could got into the boat from doorstep.
The construction of the canal is very exceptional: a large arch is throwing across the Winter Canal, it connecte two buildings: the Hermitage Theatre and the Old Hermitage. And in 1782-1784 the embankments of the Winter Canal were closed in the traditional city granite and decorated with austere grating.
