Universitetskaya Embankment, Saint Petersburg

Name: Universitetskaya Embankment
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia

#377 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Universitetskaya Embankment, Saint Petersburg

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Universitetskaya Embankment is a 1.2 km long embankment on the right bank of the Bolshaya Neva, on Vasilievsky Island in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Starting at the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, it spans between Palace Bridge and Blagoveshchensky Bridge. ()

Local name: Университетская набережная Coordinates: 59°56'15"N, 30°17'30"E

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Василеостровский район (№7)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Universitetskaya Embankment – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Zoological Museum, Kunstkamera, Menshikov Palace.

0.6 miSE
Ornate religious edifice with gold dome
Saint Isaac's Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
15 min walk • Saint Isaac's Cathedral, a majestic architectural landmark, towers over the skyline of Saint Petersburg, Russia. This stunning edifice, completed in 1858 after 40 years of construction, is one of the most impressive examples of Russian Orthodox churches.
0.6 miNE
Displays of animal species and skeletons
Zoological Museum, Saint Petersburg
15 min walk • The Zoological Museum of the Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Saint Petersburg is a window into the vast diversity of the animal kingdom. Founded in 1832, this esteemed institution houses one of the world's largest collections of animal...
0.5 miNE
Anthropological and ethnographic museum
Kunstkamera, Saint Petersburg
14 min walk • The Kunstkamera, situated along the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is a museum of anthropology and ethnography that stands as a testament to the intellectual curiosity and scientific endeavors of the early 18th century.
~920 ftNE
Art museum in waterside baroque mansion
Menshikov Palace, Saint Petersburg
5 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the Menshikov Palace stands as a testament to the opulence of early 18th-century Russian architecture. This historic edifice now operates as a public museum, welcoming visitors from around...
~1880 ftS
Immense 19th-century imperial palace
Nicholas Palace, Saint Petersburg
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, Nicholas Palace, also known as the Nikolaevsky Palace, stands as a grand testament to the opulence of imperial Russia. Built between 1853 and 1861, this architectural marvel was originally commissioned by Emperor...
~190 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Quay with Sphinxes, Saint Petersburg
1 min walk • The Quay with Sphinxes, also known as the Sphinxes at the University Embankment, is a unique and captivating tourist attraction in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia. This historical site features two ancient sphinxes that date back to more than 3,500 years ago...
~990 ftSW
Bridge
Annunciation Bridge, Saint Petersburg
5 min walk • Spanning the waters of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the Annunciation Bridge serves as a vital link between the city's various districts, as well as a historical and engineering marvel. Known as a bascule bridge, it boasts the ability to lift its central...
0.6 miSW
Palace
Bobrinsky Palace, Saint Petersburg
15 min walk • The Bobrinsky Palace is a historic building in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is located between Galernaya ulitsa, Novo-Admiralteysky canal, and Admiralteysky canal. Official address: St. Petersburg, ul. Galernaya, 58-60. A monument of architecture in the style of classicism.
0.6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Lutheran Church of Saint Michael, Saint Petersburg
15 min walk • The Lutheran Church of Saint Michael is a church built between 1874–1876 in Saint Petersburg's Vasiliyevski Island. The church in Gothic Revival style was designed by engineer Karl von Bulmering.
~380 ftNE
Memorial
Rumyantsev Obelisk, Saint Petersburg
2 min walk • The Rumyantsev Obelisk is a granite obelisk located in Saint Petersburg. It is at the centre of Rumyantsev Square, on Vasilyevsky Island, between the Menshikov Palace and the Saint Petersburg Institute for Painting, Sculpture and Architecture.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
Museum of the History of Religion, Saint Petersburg
14 min walk • The Museum of the History of Religion is a museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was created in 1932 by a decision of the Presidium of the Soviet Academy of Sciences as the Museum of the History of Religion and Atheism basing in the former Kazan Cathedral until 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Universitetskaya Embankment?

Nearby attractions include Quay with Sphinxes, Saint Petersburg (1 min walk), Imperial Academy of Arts, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Rumyantsev Obelisk, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Menshikov Palace, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk).

How to get to Universitetskaya Embankment by public transport?

The nearest stations to Universitetskaya Embankment:

Bus

1-я и Кадетская линии В.О. • Lines: 24 (3 min walk)
Университетская набережная • Lines: 10, 191, 24, 47, 6, 7 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Университетская набережная • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 7 (3 min walk)
Кадетская и 1-я линии В.О. • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 7 (4 min walk)

Tram

1-я и Кадетская линии В.О. • Lines: 40, 6 (15 min walk)
станция метро Василеостровская • Lines: 40, 6, Т1 (16 min walk)

Metro

Василеостровская • Lines: 3 (18 min walk)
Адмиралтейская • Lines: 5 (20 min walk)

Ferry

Дворцовая пристань (22 min walk)