Nevsky Prospekt is the main thoroughfare and one of the most popular streets in St. Petersburg, where there are bridges, cathedrals and churches, palaces and historical houses, where there are shops and boutiques, cafes, bars and restaurants, residential and office premises, accommodation facilities (hotels, apartments, guest houses). Learn more about Nevsky Prospekt…
Also on the Nevsky and such there are squares and several green areas, which will be discussed in this article.
The length of Nevsky Prospekt is about 4.5 kilometers. It crosses the historical part of St. Petersburg from the north-west to the south-east.
At the beginning of Nevsky Prospekt there is a large Alexander Garden and the central square of the city - Palace Square.
Kazan Square
Kazan Square is a small square with a fountain, monuments, flower beds and places for recreation, located near one of the largest churches in St. Petersburg-the Kazan Cathedral (Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God), which is a cathedral, as well as an outstanding monument of Russian history, architecture and fine arts.
Address of the Kazan Cathedral and the square: Nevsky Prospekt, 25x. Learn more about Kazan Cathedral…
Ostrovsky Square and Catherine Garden
The history of Ostrovsky Square dates back to the mid-18th century, when the land of the Anichkov Palace was listed on this place.
The formation of a full-fledged square began with the construction of the nearby Alexandrinsky Theater (1832) - when part of the land of the palace (the western part of the garden) was allocated as a separate unit for the arrangement of the territory in front of the theater.
Today, Ostrovsky Square is an architectural complex that remains one of the highest achievements of Russian urban planning art.
The center of Ostrovsky Square isCatherine's Garden with a monument to Catherine II.
During the history of the garden changed its name and was reconstructed.
Today, the Catherine Garden is a historical park, which is recognized as one of the most striking examples of landscape art of the 18th and 20th centuries.
The garden has a historical layout of 1878 and is an area with paths and alleys, as well as flower beds and places for recreation.
The center of the garden is decorated with a monumental monument to the Empress Catherine II, the creation of which was timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Catherine's ascension to the throne.
The monument was laid on November 24, 1869, in the presence of Emperor Alexander II and members of the imperial family. The monument was opened in 1873.
The Empress is depicted in a standing position on a high pedestal. The upper part of the monument's pedestal is surrounded by bronze silhouettes of Catherine's subjects - 9 famous nobles and prominent figures.
Address of the Catherine Garden: Ostrovsky Square, 1. Learn more about the garden and the monument to Catherine II…
On Ostrovsky Square are also located: the buildings of the Russian National Library, Alexandrinsky Theater with a museum, buildings of the Ministry of Public Education and the Directorate of the Imperial Theaters, the house of Basin, the building of the city credit society, the building of the Russian Musical Society, the monument to the janitor, etc. Learn more about Ostrovsky Square…
Anichkov Palace Garden
Anichkov Garden (garden of the Anichkov Palace) is located on the east side of Ostrovsky Square.
In the garden there are two pavilions, built by K. I. Rossi in 1817-1818 and decorated with columns of the Ionic order.
A special place in the Anichkov Garden is occupied by the Anichkov Palace - one of the former imperial palaces, and now a monument of Russian architecture of the 17th and 19th centuries.
The palace was erected starting in 1741 by decree of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna.
The palace itself consists of several buildings, which today are: the theater and concert complex "Carnival", the St. Petersburg City Palace of Youth Creativity, the library and the Anichkov Lyceum.
Sightseeing tours are held in the palace. Concerts, evenings and holidays are also held.
Address of the Anichkov Palace and Garden: Nevsky Prospekt, 39. Learn more about Anichkov Palace and Garden…
Vosstaniya Square
Vosstaniya Square is one of the central and most famous squares in St. Petersburg.
The center of the square is decorated with a high obelisk "To the Hero City of Leningrad", and along the perimeter there are historical buildings, including the large shopping center "Nevsky Center", the ground pavilion of the same name of the metro station and Moskovsky railway station. Learn more about Vosstaniya Square…
On the opposite side from the Moscow Railway Station, Vosstaniya Square is decorated with the building of the Oktyabrskaya Hotel, which is considered one of the oldest in St. Petersburg.
The hotel was built in 1845-1857 by the architect A. P. Gemilian. In the future, the building was rebuilt.
Today it is a functioning 4-star hotel Oktyabrskaya with a bar, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, a fitness center, a beauty salon, conference rooms and meeting rooms.
Each roomhere will provide you with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, air conditioning, a refrigerator, a work desk, an eclectic kettle and a TV with satellite channels.
Breakfast can be included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
Alexander Nevsky Square
The end of Nevsky Prospekt marks Alexander Nevsky Square, the center of which is decorated with a monumental equestrian monument to Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky, installed in 2002-the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg.
On the square there are metro stations "Alexander Nevsky Square".
Behind the monument to Alexander Nevsky is a voluminous monastic complex - The Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky Lavra is a male Orthodox monastery, which was founded in 1710 and dedicated to the holy Prince Alexander Yaroslavich Nevsky, and which was granted the status of a Lavra in 1779. Learn more about Alexander Nevsky Square and metro stations…
On the north-eastern side of Alexander Nevsky Square stands the shopping center and the 4-star Hotel Moscow, some rooms with views of the Neva River and the Alexander Nevsky Lavra.
The seven-storey building of the hotel was built in 1974-1979 according to the project of the group under the leadership of D. S. Goldgor. In 2005-2007, the building was reconstructed according to the project of architects V. M. Freifeld and D. B. Sedakov, as a result of which the facades were changed, the building received an attic floor, and inside, in addition to the hotel, there is also a shopping center.
In the hotel: restaurants, including panoramic restaurant beef bar, free Wi-Fi, spa and wellness center, private Parking. On the floors there are coolers with hot and cold drinking water.
Each roomhere will provide you with a refrigerator, air conditioning, a free safety deposit box and free toiletries. Most rooms have an electric kettle.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Link to the hotel
Practical information
Metro stations on Nevsky and near Prospekt: "Admiralteiskaya", "Nevsky Prospekt", "Gostiny Dvor", "Mayakovskaya", "Vosstaniya Square" and "Alexander Nevsky Square".
Public buses and trolleybuses run along Nevsky Prospekt and near the avenue.
You can visit Nevsky Prospekt either on your own or with one of the city tours
All accommodation facilities in St. Petersburg, including in the city center and on Nevsky Prospekt, can be viewed and booked here
