Surroundings
This part of the historical
center of the city is known as the Golden
Triangle. In Tsarist times, the majority
of nobility lived in this area in palaces
– most of which still exist today.
Nevsky Prospect, the main thoroughfare of
St. Petersburg is a short walking distance.
The Neva Embankment with its spectacular
views of the city islands is also not far.
If you have the opportunity, stroll along
the embankment or along any of St. Petersburg's
famous rivers and canals – Moika, Canal
Griboyedovna, Fontanka to experience the
full beauty of the city. Other sites nearby
are the Palace Square, the Hermitage Museum,
the Russian Museum, the Field of Mars, Summer
Gardens, Savior on the Blood Cathedral,
Kazansky Cathedral, Dom Knigy (the House
of Books located in a magnificent building).
There are also many interesting shops including
Gostiny Dvor and Passage along Nevsky Prospect
as well as good restaurants and nightlife.
If you are in the city during the white
nights season, between mid May and mid August,
don't miss a chance to stroll along the
embankment and watch the many bridges across
the Neva rise – it is really a spectacular
site that you will never forget.
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