Monument to Peter I, Saint Petersburg

Name: Monument to Peter I
Address: Кленовая ул., Saint Petersburg, Russia

#137 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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The Monument to Peter I is a bronze equestrian monument of Peter the Great in front of the St. Michael's Castle in Saint Petersburg, Russia. ()

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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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)