Aptekarsky Island, Saint Petersburg

Name: Aptekarsky Island
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia

#456 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Aptekarsky Island is a relatively small island situated in the northern part of the Neva delta. It is separated from Petrogradsky Island by the Karpovka River, from Kamenny Island and Krestovsky Island by the Malaya Nevka and from the Vyborgskaya region of St-Petersburg by the Bolshaya Nevka. It has an area of approximately two square kilometres. ()

Local name: Аптекарский остров Area: 0.69 mi²Coordinates: 59°58'12"N, 30°18'36"E

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Петроградский район (Аптекарский Остров)Saint Petersburg Russia

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

Nearby attractions include: Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Saint Petersburg Mosque, Kantemirovsky Bridge, St. Petersburg Music Hall.

1.1 miS
Historical museum on Russian military
Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Saint Petersburg
30 min walk • Steeped in the rich military history of Russia, the Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps, commonly known as the Artillery Museum, stands proudly in the heart of Saint Petersburg. This venerated institution is not only a testament to the...
1.1 miSE
Ornamented mosque for over 5000
Saint Petersburg Mosque, Saint Petersburg
29 min walk • The Saint Petersburg Mosque, crowned with its majestic turquoise dome and minarets stretching towards the sky, stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Opened in 1913, this mosque is not only an architectural marvel but also the...
0.7 miNE
Bridge
Kantemirovsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg
19 min walk • The Kantemirovsky Bridge, spanning the Neva River in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, is an essential piece of the city's infrastructure and a point of interest for those fascinated by modern engineering and urban design.
1 miS
Theater
St. Petersburg Music Hall, Saint Petersburg
27 min walk • Nestled in the cultural heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, the Saint Petersburg Music Hall stands as a beacon of the performing arts in this historic city. Known for its dynamic programming and architectural elegance, the Music Hall is a must-visit destination for both...
0.5 miE
Botanic gardens with large palm house
Botanical Garden, Saint Petersburg
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, lies a verdant oasis known as the Botanical Garden, a serene retreat from the bustling city life. Established in the 18th century, this botanical paradise is one of the oldest of its kind in the country and serves as...
0.9 miN
Bridge
Ushakovsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg
24 min walk • Spanning the waters of the Neva River in the historic heart of Saint Petersburg, the Ushakovsky Bridge stands as an emblem of the city's engineering heritage and its rich tradition of movable bridges. This functional piece of infrastructure is not just a means of...
~1680 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Saint Petersburg Toy Museum, Saint Petersburg
9 min walk • Saint Petersburg Toy Museum is a non-state cultural establishment.
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Kamennoostrovsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg
16 min walk • Kamennoostrovsky Bridge spans the Little Nevka River and connects Aptekarsky Island with Kamenny Island in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Originally constructed as a floating pontoon bridge in 1760. Between 1811 and 1813, Kamennoostrovsky Bridge became the first seven span timber arch bridge in Russia.
1.1 miE
Baroque architecture, Church, Temple
Saint Sampson's Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
30 min walk • St Sampson's Cathedral is the oldest surviving church in St. Petersburg. It stands on the northern outskirts of the city and gives its name to Sampsonievsky Avenue. Rumor has it that it was in St. Sampson's Church that Catherine II of Russia secretly married Grigory Potemkin in 1774.
0.5 miS
Memorial
Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg
12 min walk • The Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Saint Petersburg is located in a square situated between houses 25 and 27 on Kamennoostrovsky Prospekt.
0.7 miN
Palace, Architecture, Historical place
Kamenny Island Palace, Saint Petersburg
18 min walk • Kamenny Island Palace is a former imperial palace on the south-western promontory of Kamenny Island in St. Petersburg. The Neoclassical edifice was commissioned in the 1770s by Catherine II of Russia for her son Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aptekarsky Island?

Nearby attractions include Vyazemsky Lane, Saint Petersburg (8 min walk), Saint Petersburg Toy Museum, Saint Petersburg (9 min walk), Ioannovsky Convent, Saint Petersburg (9 min walk), Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg (12 min walk).

How to get to Aptekarsky Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aptekarsky Island:

Tram

Каменноостровский проспект • Lines: 40 (3 min walk)
Большой проспект П.С. • Lines: 40 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

улица Профессора Попова • Lines: 31, 34 (5 min walk)

Bus

улица Профессора Попова • Lines: 1, 128, 185, 46 (5 min walk)
набережная реки Карповки • Lines: 128, 185 (5 min walk)

Metro

Петроградская • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)
Чкаловская • Lines: 5 (25 min walk)