Smolenka, Saint Petersburg

Name: Smolenka
Address: Saint Petersburg, Russia

#498 among attractions in Saint Petersburg

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The Smolenka is a minor river in the city of Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is one of the armlets of the Neva forming its delta. It branches off the Malaya Neva armlet at 59°57′00″N 30°16′25″E, and flows through the Smolensky Cemetery into the Gulf of Finland, separating Decembrists' Island from the Vasilievsky Island. It is 3,700 metres long. ()

Local name: Смоленка Coordinates: 59°57'0"N, 30°16'25"E

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Василеостровский район (№11)Saint Petersburg Russia

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Smolenka – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Petrovsky Stadium, Menshikov Palace, Yubileyny Sports Palace, Quay with Sphinxes.

0.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Petrovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Saint Petersburg, the Petrovsky Stadium stands as a prominent sport venue, rich in history and athletic spirit. This iconic stadium, with its recognizable façade and impressive structure, has been a central part of the city's sporting life...
1.1 miSE
Art museum in waterside baroque mansion
Menshikov Palace, Saint Petersburg
28 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the Menshikov Palace stands as a testament to the opulence of early 18th-century Russian architecture. This historic edifice now operates as a public museum, welcoming visitors from around...
0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Yubileyny Sports Palace, Saint Petersburg
17 min walk • Jubilee Sports Palace, Sportivniy kompleks Yubileyniy; also translated as Jubilee Palace of Sports, is an indoor sports arena and concert complex that is located in St. Petersburg, Russia. It houses more than 7,000 seats for ice hockey and basketball. It is accessible from the Sportivnaya metro station.
1.1 miSE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Quay with Sphinxes, Saint Petersburg
28 min walk • The Quay with Sphinxes, also known as the Sphinxes at the University Embankment, is a unique and captivating tourist attraction in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia. This historical site features two ancient sphinxes that date back to more than 3,500 years ago...
0.4 miSW
Museum, Modern art museum
Artmuza, Saint Petersburg
11 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant cultural landscape of Saint Petersburg, Russia, Artmuza is a contemporary hub for the arts that beckons tourists and locals alike. Situated on the picturesque Vasilyevsky Island, Artmuza is more than just a gallery; it's a creative cluster that...
0.5 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Lutheran Church of Saint Michael, Saint Petersburg
13 min walk • The Lutheran Church of Saint Michael is a church built between 1874–1876 in Saint Petersburg's Vasiliyevski Island. The church in Gothic Revival style was designed by engineer Karl von Bulmering.
1 miSE
Memorial
Rumyantsev Obelisk, Saint Petersburg
27 min walk • The Rumyantsev Obelisk is a granite obelisk located in Saint Petersburg. It is at the centre of Rumyantsev Square, on Vasilyevsky Island, between the Menshikov Palace and the Saint Petersburg Institute for Painting, Sculpture and Architecture.
1 miSW
Cemetery
Smolensky Cemetery, Saint Petersburg
26 min walk • Smolensky Cemetery is the oldest continuously operating cemetery in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It occupies a rectangular parcel in the western part of Vasilievsky Island, on the bank of the small Smolenka River, and is divided into the Orthodox, Lutheran, and Armenian sections.
0.8 miE
Baroque architecture, Church
St. Vladimir's Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
20 min walk • The Prince St. Vladimir's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of St. Equal to the Apostles Prince Vladimir is a Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Betancourt Bridge, Saint Petersburg
15 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 miE
Bridge
Exchange Bridge, Saint Petersburg
28 min walk • Exchange Bridge is a bascule bridge in Saint Petersburg, opened in 1894. The bridge crosses the Little Neva River close to the Exchange Square and connects the Vasilyevsky and Petrogradsky islands.

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Which popular attractions are close to Smolenka?

Nearby attractions include Tuchkov Bridge, Saint Petersburg (11 min walk), Artmuza, Saint Petersburg (11 min walk), Petrovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg (12 min walk), Lutheran Church of Saint Michael, Saint Petersburg (13 min walk).

How to get to Smolenka by public transport?

The nearest stations to Smolenka:

Trolleybus

Малый проспект В.О. • Lines: 9 (6 min walk)
8-я и 9-я линии В.О. • Lines: 9 (7 min walk)

Bus

Малый проспект В.О. • Lines: 128, 151, 42 (7 min walk)
Завод имени Калинина • Lines: 151, 152, 41, 42 (7 min walk)

Tram

1-я и Кадетская линии В.О., станция метро Спортивная • Lines: 40, 6 (12 min walk)
Средний проспект В.О. • Lines: 40, 6 (13 min walk)

Metro

Василеостровская • Lines: 3 (13 min walk)
Спортивная • Lines: 5 (14 min walk)