Aurora, Saint Petersburg

Name: Aurora
Address: Петроградская наб., 4, Saint Petersburg, 197046, Russia
Telephone: 8 (812) 607-49-2

#183 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Facts and practical information

Aurora is a Russian protected cruiser, currently preserved as a museum ship in Saint Petersburg. Aurora was one of three Pallada-class cruisers, built in Saint Petersburg for service in the Pacific. All three ships of this class served during the Russo-Japanese War. Aurora survived the Battle of Tsushima and was interned under US protection in the Philippines, and eventually returned to the Baltic Fleet. ()

Local name: Крейсер «Аврора» Coordinates: 59°57'19"N, 30°20'16"E

Address

Петроградская наб., 4Петроградский район (Посадский)Saint Petersburg 197046 Russia

Contact

8 (812) 607-49-2

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Day trips

Aurora – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peter and Paul Fortress, Suvorov Monument, Marble Palace, Cabin of Peter the Great.

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Monuments and statues
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Monuments and statues
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Bridge
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Aurora open?

Aurora is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Friday closed
Saturday 10:30 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Aurora?

Nearby attractions include Sampsonievsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk), Cabin of Peter the Great, Saint Petersburg (8 min walk), S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg (10 min walk), Liteyny Bridge, Saint Petersburg (12 min walk).

How to get to Aurora by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aurora:

Tram

улица Чапаева • Lines: 3, 40, 6, Т1 (6 min walk)
гостиница Санкт-Петербург • Lines: 3, 6 (6 min walk)

Bus

улица Чапаева • Lines: 49 (6 min walk)
гостиница Санкт-Петербург • Lines: 49 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

улица Комсомола • Lines: 3, 8 (12 min walk)
станция метро Площадь Ленина • Lines: 38, 43 (16 min walk)

Metro

Площадь Ленина • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)
Горьковская • Lines: 2 (17 min walk)

Train

St Petersburg–Finlyandsky (19 min walk)

Ferry

Дворцовая пристань (32 min walk)