Krestovsky Island, Saint Petersburg

Name: Krestovsky Island
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia

#352 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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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. Until recently, the western part of the island was occupied by the Maritime Victory Park, where the international Goodwill Games of sports and athletics competition took place in 1994, which was the first large scale post-Soviet Union international event in Russia. A new stadium, Gazprom Arena, is located where Kirov Stadium was. The stadium serves as home for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. ()

Local name: Крестовский остров Area: 1.62 mi²Coordinates: 59°58'12"N, 30°14'52"E

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Петроградский район (Чкаловское)Saint Petersburg Russia

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

Nearby attractions include: Sibur Arena, Yelagin Palace, Datsan Gunzechoinei, Betancourt Bridge.

0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sibur Arena, Saint Petersburg
19 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...
1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Yelagin Palace, Saint Petersburg
26 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...
1 miN
Temple, Buddhist temple, Buddhist architecture
Datsan Gunzechoinei, Saint Petersburg
25 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...
1.1 miSE
Bridge
Betancourt Bridge, Saint Petersburg
28 min walk • Betancourt Bridge is a non-bascule 6-lane bridge with a cycle path in Saint Petersburg that opened in 2018. The bridge crosses the Little Neva and the Zhdanovka rivers, passing Petrovsky and Sernyy island, and connects the Vasilyevsky and Petrogradsky islands.
1.1 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Kamenny Island Theatre, Saint Petersburg
28 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.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Bolshoy Petrovsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg
11 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.
~550 ftNW
Park
Maritime Victory Park, Saint Petersburg
3 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.
1.3 miSE
Modernist architecture, Constructivist architecture
Red Banner Textile Factory, Saint Petersburg
34 min walk • The Red Banner Textile Factory in Leningrad, Pionerskaya ulitsa, 53 was designed by Erich Mendelsohn and later partly redesigned by S. O. Ovsyannikov, E. A. Tretyakov, and Hyppolit Pretreaus. Built in 1926–1937.
0.7 miNE
Island
Yelagin Island, Saint Petersburg
19 min walk • 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.
1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg
25 min walk • Krestovsky Stadium, known as Gazprom Arena for sponsorship reasons, is a retractable roof stadium with a retractable pitch in the western portion of Krestovsky Island in Saint Petersburg, Russia, which serves as home for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg.
1.5 miSE
Universities and schools
A.F. Mozhaysky Military-Space Academy, Saint Petersburg
38 min walk • A.F. Mozhaysky's Military-Space Academy is a Military Academy of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. It is located in Saint Petersburg. It is associated with the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Krestovsky Island?

Nearby attractions include Maritime Victory Park, Saint Petersburg (3 min walk), Bolshoy Petrovsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg (11 min walk), Little Neva, Saint Petersburg (14 min walk), Sibur Arena, Saint Petersburg (19 min walk).

How to get to Krestovsky Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Krestovsky Island:

Bus

Крестовский остров • Lines: 10, 14, 25 (2 min walk)
Рюхина улица • Lines: 10, 14, 25 (11 min walk)

Metro

Крестовский остров • Lines: 5 (13 min walk)

Trolleybus

Петровская площадь • Lines: 7 (15 min walk)
Морская набережная • Lines: 10, 11, 9 (25 min walk)

Tram

Горохов переулок • Lines: 19, 21, 48 (26 min walk)
Стародеревенская улица • Lines: 19, 21, 48 (26 min walk)