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Twelve Collegia, Saint Petersburg

#321 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Local name: Здание Двенадцати коллегий Coordinates: 59°56'30"N, 30°17'57"E
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University Embankment (Университетская наб.), 7/9Василеостровский район (№7)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Twelve Collegia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Winter Palace, Zoological Museum, Rostral Columns, Kunstkamera.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Twelve Collegia?

Nearby attractions include Saint Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg (2 min walk), Asiatic Museum, Saint Petersburg (4 min walk), Kunstkamera, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk), Zoological Museum, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk).

How to get to Twelve Collegia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Twelve Collegia:

Bus
  • Университет • Lines: 10, 191, 24, 47, 7 (4 min walk)
  • Университетская набережная • Lines: 10, 191, 24, 47, 6, 7 (8 min walk)

Trolleybus
  • Университет • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 7 (4 min walk)

Ferry
  • Дворцовая пристань (14 min walk)

Tram
  • 1-я и Кадетская линии В.О. • Lines: 40, 6 (14 min walk)
  • Средний проспект В.О. • Lines: 40, 6 (15 min walk)

Metro
  • Адмиралтейская • Lines: 5 (17 min walk)
  • Спортивная • Lines: 5 (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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