Imperial Academy of Arts, Saint Petersburg

Name: Imperial Academy of Arts
Address: Universitetskaya Embankment, 17, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Telephone: +7 812 323 64 96

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Imperial Academy of Arts, Saint Petersburg

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The Russian Academy of Arts, informally known as the Saint Petersburg Academy of Arts, was an art academy in Saint Petersburg, founded in 1757 by the founder of the Imperial Moscow University Ivan Shuvalov under the name Academy of the Three Noblest Arts. Elizabeth of Russia renamed it the Imperial Academy of Arts and commissioned a new building, completed 25 years later in 1789 by the Neva River. The academy promoted the neoclassical style and technique, and sent its promising students to European capitals for further study. Training at the academy was virtually required for artists to make successful careers. ()

Local name: Императорская Академия художеств Established: 1757 (267 years ago)Coordinates: 59°56'16"N, 30°17'24"E

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Universitetskaya Embankment, 17Василеостровский район (№7)Saint Petersburg Russia

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+7 812 323 64 96

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Nearby attractions include: Zoological Museum, Kunstkamera, Menshikov Palace, Nicholas Palace.

0.6 miNE
Displays of animal species and skeletons
Zoological Museum, Saint Petersburg
16 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...
0.6 miNE
Anthropological and ethnographic museum
Kunstkamera, Saint Petersburg
15 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.
~1170 ftE
Art museum in waterside baroque mansion
Menshikov Palace, Saint Petersburg
6 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...
0.4 miS
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...
~320 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Quay with Sphinxes, Saint Petersburg
2 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 ftS
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 miS
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.
0.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Lutheran Church of Saint Michael, Saint Petersburg
14 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.
~530 ftNE
Memorial
Rumyantsev Obelisk, Saint Petersburg
3 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.
0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum
Museum of the History of Religion, Saint Petersburg
15 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.
0.5 miE
Square, Historical place
Senate Square, Saint Petersburg
12 min walk • Senate Square, formerly known as Decembrists' Square from the 1920s to 2008, and as Peter's Square, from 1782 to 1925, is a city square in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is situated on the left bank of the Bolshaya Neva, in front of Saint Isaac's Cathedral.

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Which popular attractions are close to Imperial Academy of Arts?

Nearby attractions include Quay with Sphinxes, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Universitetskaya Embankment, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Rumyantsev Obelisk, Saint Petersburg (3 min walk), Annunciation Bridge, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk).

How to get to Imperial Academy of Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Imperial Academy of Arts:

Bus

1-я и Кадетская линии В.О. • Lines: 24 (4 min walk)
Университетская набережная • Lines: 10, 191, 24, 47, 6, 7 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Университетская набережная • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 7 (4 min walk)
Кадетская и 1-я линии В.О. • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 7 (5 min walk)

Tram

1-я и Кадетская линии В.О. • Lines: 40, 6 (14 min walk)
станция метро Василеостровская • Lines: 40, 6, Т1 (14 min walk)

Metro

Василеостровская • Lines: 3 (16 min walk)
Адмиралтейская • Lines: 5 (22 min walk)

Ferry

Дворцовая пристань (23 min walk)