Lesnoy Prospect, Saint Petersburg

Name: Lesnoy Prospect
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia

#362 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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Lesnoy Prospect or prospekt is a major longitudinal street of the right-hand Vyborg Side of the river Neva delta in Saint Petersburg, Russia, connecting the city's downtown with the central part of its northern Vyborgskiy District - the namesake Lesnoy neighborhood of the Saint Petersburg Forestry University, founded in early 19 century and becoming a local landmark. With the growth of the city and its suburbs, the avenue takes over it and adjacent streets automobile traffic to further northeastern districts. The whole of the avenue's left-hand side belongs to Vyborgskiy District and its Sampsoniyevskoye Municipal Okrug, while the southern part of the avenue's right-hand side is in Kalininskiy District of Saint Petersburg. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 59°58'37"N, 30°20'39"E

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Выборгский район (Сампсониевское)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Lesnoy Prospect – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kantemirovsky Bridge, Botanical Garden, Saint Sampson's Cathedral, Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Saint Petersburg.

0.8 miW
Bridge
Kantemirovsky Bridge, Saint Petersburg
20 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.
0.8 miSW
Botanic gardens with large palm house
Botanical Garden, Saint Petersburg
22 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...
0.6 miS
Baroque architecture, Church, Temple
Saint Sampson's Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
16 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.
1.4 miSW
Memorial
Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg
35 min walk • The Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Saint Petersburg is located in a square situated between houses 25 and 27 on Kamennoostrovsky Prospekt.
1.1 miN
Universities and schools
Saint-Petersburg State Forestry University, Saint Petersburg
29 min walk • Saint-Petersburg State Forestry University also known under its former name Лесотехническая академия "Forestry academy", Rus. abbrev.
0.6 miN
Street
Kantemirovskaya Street, Saint Petersburg
15 min walk • Kantemirovskaya street is a motor road of regional significance in Sampsonievskoye municipal okrug in Vyborgskiy district and partly in Primorskiy district of Saint Petersburg, Russia.
1.2 miN
Bridge
Four bridges on three lines, Saint Petersburg
30 min walk • Four bridges on three lines is a сrossing by two railroad lines of two streets in St. Petersburg, Russia.
~1140 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Vyborg Side, Saint Petersburg
6 min walk • 'The Vyborg Side is the traditional name of the northern and northeastern part of Saint Petersburg, Russia on the right-hand bank of the city's main waterway Neva and its first right-hand arm the Bolshaya Nevka.
1.3 miNW
Bridge
Lansky station overpass, Saint Petersburg
34 min walk • Lansky station crossover is a railway bridge across Serdobolskaya street. On either side of it, on high embankments, there are the station platforms of Lansky railway station. The bridge was opened in 1869 and the first train proceeded through it on July 3 1869. The bridge was expanded in 1926.
1.4 miSW
Street
Kamennoostrovsky Prospekt, Saint Petersburg
37 min walk • Kammennoostrovsky Prospekt is one of the main streets of Petrogradsky District of Saint Petersburg. It runs from Trinity Bridge and Trinity Square across Petrogradsky Island, the Karpovka River, Aptekarsky Island, the Malaya Nevka and Kamenny Island to the Bolshaya Nevka.
1.4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Ostrov Theatre, Saint Petersburg
37 min walk • The Ostrov Theatre is a private theatre on the corner of Kamennoostrovsky Prospect in Saint Petersburg. It was founded in 1990.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lesnoy Prospect?

Nearby attractions include Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg (5 min walk), Vyborg Side, Saint Petersburg (6 min walk), Kantemirovskaya Street, Saint Petersburg (15 min walk), Saint Sampson's Cathedral, Saint Petersburg (16 min walk).

How to get to Lesnoy Prospect by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lesnoy Prospect:

Tram

Литовская улица • Lines: 20, 61 (1 min walk)
улица Александра Матросова • Lines: 20, 61 (9 min walk)

Bus

Литовская улица • Lines: 86 (6 min walk)
Гельсингфорсская улица • Lines: 86 (7 min walk)

Metro

Выборгская • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)
Лесная • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)

Trolleybus

Лесной проспект • Lines: 18, 31 (15 min walk)
станция метро Лесная • Lines: 18, 31 (15 min walk)

Train

Кушелевка (26 min walk)