Road of Life, Saint Petersburg

Name: Road of Life
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia

#291 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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The Road of Life was the set of ice road transport routes across Lake Ladoga to Leningrad during the Second World War. They were the only Soviet winter surface routes into the city while it was besieged by the German Army Group North under Feldmarschall Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb. ()

Local name: Дорога жизни Coordinates: 59°55'60"N, 30°19'60"E

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Центральный район (№78)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Road of Life – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nevsky Prospect, Our-Lady-of-Kazan Cathedral, Blue Oyster, Sadovaya Street.

~400 ftN
Monumental main street of St. Petersburg
Nevsky Prospect, Saint Petersburg
2 min walk • Nevsky Prospect is the main thoroughfare in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and a premier shopping district renowned for its vibrant and bustling atmosphere. Stretching approximately 4.5 kilometers, this grand avenue is steeped in history and modern commerce, making it a...
~1640 ftW
Colonnaded Russian Orthodox cathedral
Our-Lady-of-Kazan Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, the Our-Lady-of-Kazan Cathedral stands as a monumental testament to Russian Orthodox architecture and religious devotion. This majestic church, completed in 1811, is revered not only for its spiritual significance but also for...
~1100 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blue Oyster, Saint Petersburg
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, Blue Oyster stands as a testament to the city's vibrant cultural and social scene. This iconic establishment, known for its eclectic atmosphere and diverse programming, has become a staple in the local arts community.
~720 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Sadovaya Street, Saint Petersburg
4 min walk • Sadovaya Street or Garden Street is a major thoroughfare in Saint Petersburg, Russia, passing through the historic city center.
~1190 ftE
Guided tours of 18th-century palace
Anichkov Palace, Saint Petersburg
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Anichkov Palace is a regal embodiment of the city's rich history and architectural elegance. Built upon the banks of the Fontanka River, this grand residence dates back to the 18th century and is named after the nearby Anichkov...
~1690 ftN
Museum, Empire architecture, Specialty museum
Russian Museum of Ethnography, Saint Petersburg
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, the Russian Museum of Ethnography offers a fascinating journey through the diverse cultures and traditions of the peoples of Russia. This museum, a treasure trove of anthropological wonders, is located near the famed Marble...
~900 ftE
Art Nouveau architecture
Eliseyev Emporium, Saint Petersburg
5 min walk • Elisseeff Emporium in St. Petersburg is a large retail and entertainment complex, including a famous food hall, constructed in 1902–1903 for the Elisseeff Brothers.
~790 ftN
Church
Saint Catherine's Armenian Church, Saint Petersburg
4 min walk • St. Catherine's Armenian Church is an Armenian Apostolic church on Nevsky Prospect, in central Saint Petersburg, Russia. Built in the 1770s, it is one of the earliest Armenian churches in Russia.
~880 ftNW
City hall, Historical place
Saint Petersburg City Duma, Saint Petersburg
5 min walk • Saint Petersburg City Duma was established in 1785 in the course of Catherine the Great's municipal reform. Emperor Paul replaced it by the so-called Ratusha, but his son, Alexander I, had the Duma restored four years later.
~1470 ftNW
Bridge
Kazansky Bridge, Saint Petersburg
8 min walk • Kazansky Bridge is a bridge across Griboyedov Canal in Saint Petersburg, Russia. From 1766 to 1830, it had the name Rozhdestvensky Bridge and from 1923 to 1944—Plekhanov Bridge. It is located near the Kazan Cathedral. The bridge's length is 18.8 metres, and the width is 95.5 metres. It is second-widest bridge in St.
~1510 ftW
Canal
Griboyedov Canal, Saint Petersburg
8 min walk • The Griboyedov Canal or Kanal Griboyedova is a canal in Saint Petersburg, constructed in 1739 along the existing Krivusha river. In 1764–90, the canal was deepened and the banks were reinforced and covered with granite. The Griboyedov Canal starts from the Moyka River near the Field of Mars. It flows into the Fontanka River.

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Which popular attractions are close to Road of Life?

Nearby attractions include National Library of Russia, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Alexandrinsky Theatre, Saint Petersburg (4 min walk), Saint Catherine's Armenian Church, Saint Petersburg (4 min walk), Saint Petersburg City Duma, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk).

How to get to Road of Life by public transport?

The nearest stations to Road of Life:

Tram

Гостиный двор • Lines: 3 (1 min walk)
Итальянская улица • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)

Bus

Невский проспект • Lines: 181, 49 (4 min walk)
станция метро Гостиный двор • Lines: 191, 22, 24, 27, 3, 7 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

станция метро Гостиный двор • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 22, 5, 7 (4 min walk)
Дворец творчества юных • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 22, 5, 7 (5 min walk)

Metro

Гостиный двор • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)
Невский проспект • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Дворцовая пристань (23 min walk)

Train

St Petersburg Vitebskii (26 min walk)
St. Petersburg Glavny (29 min walk)