Yelagin Island, Saint Petersburg

Name: Yelagin Island
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia

#349 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Yelagin Island is a park island at the mouth of the Neva River which is part of St. Petersburg, Russia. Yelagin Island is home to the Yelagin Palace but has a few other buildings as well. A former suburban estate of 18 century Russian nobles and later of a dowager Empress Maria, widow of Paul I of Russia, it has been serving since after the revolutions of 1917 as a city public park, officially Central Park of Culture and Rest named after Sergey Kirov, the famous Bolshevik city leader of early 1930s who supervised development of the city. ()

Local name: Елагин остров Area: 0.36 mi²Maximum elevation: 59 ftArchipelago: Kamenny IslandsCoordinates: 59°58'46"N, 30°15'29"E

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Петроградский район (Чкаловское)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Yelagin Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sibur Arena, Yelagin Palace, Datsan Gunzechoinei, Serafimovskoe Cemetery.

1.2 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sibur Arena, Saint Petersburg
32 min walk • Sibur Arena, an ultramodern sports venue, stands as a beacon of athletic excellence and entertainment in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia. This multifunctional complex, which opened its doors in 2013, is nestled on the picturesque Krestovsky Island, seamlessly...
0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Yelagin Palace, Saint Petersburg
11 min walk • Yelagin Palace, nestled amidst the verdant landscape of Yelagin Island in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, is an architectural marvel that beckons tourists with its rich history and classical beauty. This regal structure, built in the early 19th century, was...
~1540 ftN
Temple, Buddhist temple, Buddhist architecture
Datsan Gunzechoinei, Saint Petersburg
8 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Saint Petersburg, Russia, Datsan Gunzechoinei serves as a serene sanctuary and a striking example of Buddhist architecture in an urban setting. Established in 1909, this temple is a testament to the city's diverse cultural and religious...
1 miN
Cemetery
Serafimovskoe Cemetery, Saint Petersburg
26 min walk • Serafimovskoe Cemetery is a historic cemetery in northwestern Saint Petersburg, in Primorsky District. It was established to meet the need for the growing population in the early twentieth century.
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Kamenny Island Theatre, Saint Petersburg
17 min walk • The Kamenny Island Theatre is a wooden theatre on the grounds of the Kamennoostrovsky Palace, Kamenny Island, Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is the only surviving wooden theatre in St. Petersburg, and one of the few remaining in Europe. The theatre is a world heritage site protected by UNESCO.
1 miS
Bridge
Bolshoy Petrovsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg
26 min walk • The Great or Bolshoi Petrovsky bridge is a bridge across Little Nevka in St. Petersburg, Russia, connecting Petrovsky Island with Krestovsky Island and passing over a small nameless islet on Little Nevka. It is very near the mouth of the river, which flows into the Finnish Gulf.
0.7 miSW
Park
Maritime Victory Park, Saint Petersburg
18 min walk • Maritime Victory Park is a municipal park on Krestovsky Island in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was opened in 1945 to commemorate the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
0.7 miSW
Island
Krestovsky Island, Saint Petersburg
19 min walk • Krestovsky Island is a 3.4 km² island in Saint Petersburg, Russia, between several tributaries of the Neva: the Srednyaya Nevka, the Malaya Nevka and the Krestovka. The island is served by the Krestovsky Ostrov station of Saint Petersburg Metro.
1.5 miSE
Park
Alexander Park, Saint Petersburg
40 min walk • Alexander Park or Alexandrovsky Park is a park on Petrogradsky Island of Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is one of the first public parks in St. Petersburg.
1.1 miW
Canal
Great Nevka, Saint Petersburg
29 min walk • The Great Nevka or Bolshaya Nevka is an arm of the Neva that begins about 1 kilometre below the Liteyny Bridge in Saint Petersburg.
1.2 miSW
Canal
Little Neva, Saint Petersburg
32 min walk • The Little Neva or Malaya Neva is the second largest distributary of the river Neva. The Neva splits into Great Neva and Little Neva near the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, in the historic centre of the city of Saint Petersburg.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yelagin Island?

Nearby attractions include Datsan Gunzechoinei, Saint Petersburg (8 min walk), Yelagin Palace, Saint Petersburg (11 min walk), Kamenny Island Theatre, Saint Petersburg (17 min walk), Maritime Victory Park, Saint Petersburg (18 min walk).

How to get to Yelagin Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yelagin Island:

Tram

ЦПКиО • Lines: 21, 48 (9 min walk)
улица Покрышева • Lines: 21, 48 (10 min walk)

Bus

Липовая аллея • Lines: 211, 216, 93 (9 min walk)
улица Покрышева • Lines: 211 (10 min walk)

Metro

Старая Деревня • Lines: 5 (15 min walk)
Крестовский остров • Lines: 5 (16 min walk)

Train

Старая Деревня (16 min walk)

Trolleybus

станция метро Старая Деревня • Lines: 23, 25, 40 (19 min walk)
улица Оптиков • Lines: 23, 25, 40 (29 min walk)