Lions at the Dvortsovaya pier, Saint Petersburg

Name: Lions at the Dvortsovaya pier
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia

#129 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Lions at the Dvortsovaya pier, Saint Petersburg

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The Lions at the Dvortsovaya pier are two lion sculptures in bronze placed at the Admiralty embankment in Saint Petersburg since 1832. The lions are copies of the late 16th century Italian Medici lions in Florence. ()

Local name: Львы Дворцовой пристани Coordinates: 59°56'24"N, 30°18'32"E

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Адмиралтейский район (Адмиралтейский)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Day trips

Lions at the Dvortsovaya pier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Winter Palace, Hermitage Museum, Nevsky Prospect, Zoological Museum.

~940 ftE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lions at the Dvortsovaya pier?

Nearby attractions include Medici lions, Saint Petersburg (1 min walk), Palace Bridge, Saint Petersburg (3 min walk), Gardens of the Winter Palace, Saint Petersburg (3 min walk), Admiralty, Saint Petersburg (4 min walk).

How to get to Lions at the Dvortsovaya pier by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lions at the Dvortsovaya pier:

Trolleybus

Дворцовая площадь • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 7 (3 min walk)
Университет • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 7 (6 min walk)

Bus

Дворцовая набережная • Lines: 10, 191, 24, 7 (3 min walk)
Университет • Lines: 10, 191, 24, 47, 7 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Дворцовая пристань (6 min walk)

Metro

Адмиралтейская • Lines: 5 (8 min walk)
Невский проспект • Lines: 2 (21 min walk)

Tram

Кронверкский проспект • Lines: 40, 6 (17 min walk)
проспект Добролюбова • Lines: 40, 6, Т1 (18 min walk)