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Lions at the Dvortsovaya pier, Saint Petersburg

#129 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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

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

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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)

Where to next? Visit city of st petersburg City of St. Petersburg region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Russia.

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