Apraksin Dvor, Saint Petersburg

Name: Apraksin Dvor
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Telephone: +7 812 710-46-73

#188 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

Shopping, Shopping centre

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Facts and practical information

Apraksin Yard is a 14 hectares market and retail block in Saint Petersburg, Russia, currently under a massive long-term renovation project. The buildings of Apraksin Dvor nestle between Sadovaya Street and the Fontanka River, just southwest of the Alexandrinsky Theatre. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°55'46"N, 30°19'45"E

Address

Центральный район (№78)Saint Petersburg Russia

Contact

+7 812 710-46-73

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Day trips

Apraksin Dvor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nevsky Prospect, Our-Lady-of-Kazan Cathedral, Blue Oyster, Sadovaya Street.

~1960 ftN
Monumental main street of St. Petersburg
Nevsky Prospect, Saint Petersburg
10 min walk • Nevsky Prospect is the main thoroughfare in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and a premier shopping district renowned for its vibrant and bustling atmosphere. Stretching approximately 4.5 kilometers, this grand avenue is steeped in history and modern commerce, making it a...
~1990 ftNW
Colonnaded Russian Orthodox cathedral
Our-Lady-of-Kazan Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, the Our-Lady-of-Kazan Cathedral stands as a monumental testament to Russian Orthodox architecture and religious devotion. This majestic church, completed in 1811, is revered not only for its spiritual significance but also for...
~950 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Blue Oyster, Saint Petersburg
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia, Blue Oyster stands as a testament to the city's vibrant cultural and social scene. This iconic establishment, known for its eclectic atmosphere and diverse programming, has become a staple in the local arts community.
~990 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Sadovaya Street, Saint Petersburg
5 min walk • Sadovaya Street or Garden Street is a major thoroughfare in Saint Petersburg, Russia, passing through the historic city center.
0.4 miNE
Guided tours of 18th-century palace
Anichkov Palace, Saint Petersburg
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Anichkov Palace is a regal embodiment of the city's rich history and architectural elegance. Built upon the banks of the Fontanka River, this grand residence dates back to the 18th century and is named after the nearby Anichkov...
0.4 miNE
Art Nouveau architecture
Eliseyev Emporium, Saint Petersburg
12 min walk • Elisseeff Emporium in St. Petersburg is a large retail and entertainment complex, including a famous food hall, constructed in 1902–1903 for the Elisseeff Brothers.
0.4 miN
Church
Saint Catherine's Armenian Church, Saint Petersburg
11 min walk • St. Catherine's Armenian Church is an Armenian Apostolic church on Nevsky Prospect, in central Saint Petersburg, Russia. Built in the 1770s, it is one of the earliest Armenian churches in Russia.
~1920 ftN
City hall, Historical place
Saint Petersburg City Duma, Saint Petersburg
10 min walk • Saint Petersburg City Duma was established in 1785 in the course of Catherine the Great's municipal reform. Emperor Paul replaced it by the so-called Ratusha, but his son, Alexander I, had the Duma restored four years later.
0.4 miN
Bridge
Kazansky Bridge, Saint Petersburg
11 min walk • Kazansky Bridge is a bridge across Griboyedov Canal in Saint Petersburg, Russia. From 1766 to 1830, it had the name Rozhdestvensky Bridge and from 1923 to 1944—Plekhanov Bridge. It is located near the Kazan Cathedral. The bridge's length is 18.8 metres, and the width is 95.5 metres. It is second-widest bridge in St.
~1390 ftNW
Canal
Griboyedov Canal, Saint Petersburg
7 min walk • The Griboyedov Canal or Kanal Griboyedova is a canal in Saint Petersburg, constructed in 1739 along the existing Krivusha river. In 1764–90, the canal was deepened and the banks were reinforced and covered with granite. The Griboyedov Canal starts from the Moyka River near the Field of Mars. It flows into the Fontanka River.
~1250 ftNW
Bridge
Bank Bridge, Saint Petersburg
7 min walk • Bank Bridge is a 25 m long pedestrian bridge crossing the Griboedov Canal near the former Assignation Bank in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Like other bridges across the canal, the existing structure dates from 1826. The bridge engineer was Wilhelm von Traitteur, who conceived of a pedestrian separation structure suspended by cables.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Apraksin Dvor?

Nearby attractions include Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater, Saint Petersburg (4 min walk), Saint Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk), Lomonosov Bridge, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk), Bank Bridge, Saint Petersburg (7 min walk).

How to get to Apraksin Dvor by public transport?

The nearest stations to Apraksin Dvor:

Tram

Apraksin Dvor • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)
Апраксин двор • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Bus

улица Ломоносова • Lines: 181, 49 (4 min walk)
Улица Ломоносова • Lines: 181, 49 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Садовая улица • Lines: 17 (7 min walk)
набережная канала Грибоедова • Lines: 17 (9 min walk)

Metro

Невский проспект • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)
Гостиный двор • Lines: 3 (9 min walk)

Train

St Petersburg Vitebskii (19 min walk)
St. Petersburg Glavny (31 min walk)

Ferry

Дворцовая пристань (26 min walk)