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Monument to Peter I, Saint Petersburg

#137 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Local name: Памятник Петру I Coordinates: 59°56'21"N, 30°20'19"E
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Кленовая ул.Центральный район (Дворцовый)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Monument to Peter I – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Savior on Blood, Russian Museum, Fabergé Museum, Saint Michael's Castle.

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    Fabergé Museum, Saint Petersburg

    9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, the Fabergé Museum is a treasure trove of opulence and history, dedicated to preserving the legacy of the renowned House of Fabergé. The museum is housed in the Shuvalov Palace, a grand 19th-century edifice that...

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    Saint Michael's Castle, Saint Petersburg

    3 min walk • Saint Michael's Castle, also known as Mikhailovsky Castle or the Engineers' Castle, is a striking historical edifice and museum nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia. This architectural marvel reflects a fusion of styles, from classicism to gothic, and was...

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    Lower Swan Bridge, Saint Petersburg

    5 min walk • The Lower Swan Bridge, a charming and historical structure, spans the Swan Canal in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia. This single-span pedestrian bridge, known for its elegant design and picturesque location, offers a serene passage over the canal waters...

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    Saint Catherine's Armenian Church, Saint Petersburg

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    Ciniselli Circus, Saint Petersburg

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    5 min walk • "Chizhyk-Pyzhik" is a Russian satirical folk song which runs as follows: Чижик-пыжик, где ты был? На Фонтанке водку пил. Выпил рюмку, выпил две – Закружилось в голове. Chizhik-Pyzhik, gdje ty byl? Na fontankje vodku pil. Vypil rjumku, vypil dvje – Zakruzhilosj v golovje. Chizhik-Pyzhik, where've you been? Drank vodka on the Fontanka.

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When is Monument to Peter I open?

Monument to Peter I is open:
  • Monday 24h
  • Tuesday 24h
  • Wednesday 24h
  • Thursday 24h
  • Friday 24h
  • Saturday 24h
  • Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Monument to Peter I?

Nearby attractions include Saint Michael's Castle, Saint Petersburg (3 min walk), Ciniselli Circus, Saint Petersburg (3 min walk), Rossi Bridge, Saint Petersburg (3 min walk), Russian Museum of Ethnography, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk).

How to get to Monument to Peter I by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to Peter I:

Tram
  • Цирк • Lines: Т1 (3 min walk)
  • Инженерная улица • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)

Bus
  • Инженерная улица • Lines: 49 (5 min walk)
  • Летний сад • Lines: 46, 49 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus
  • улица Некрасова • Lines: 15, 3, 8 (9 min walk)
  • станция метро Гостиный двор • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 7 (10 min walk)

Metro
  • Гостиный двор • Lines: 3 (12 min walk)
  • Невский проспект • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)

Ferry
  • Дворцовая пристань (23 min walk)

Train
  • St. Petersburg Glavny (31 min walk)

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