Alexander Nevsky Square. In St. Petersburg, between 1788 and 1790, a public space known as Alexander Nevsky Square was established. The project for this area, located directly in front of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, was designed by architect Ivan Starov.
Here are some interesting places to visit:
Alexander Nevsky Lavra
The Alexander Nevsky Lavra, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, is an Orthodox monastery for men, situated at the eastern end of Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg. It is the city's oldest and largest monastery. Since 1797, it has held the honorary status of a lavra.
The architectural ensemble of the Lavra includes several renowned necropolises, where many prominent figures of the 18th and 19th centuries found their final resting place.
Moskovsky Railway Station
The history of Moskovsky Railway Station in St. Petersburg dates back to 1842, when by decree of Nicholas I, construction began on the railway line connecting the two capitals — magnificent Petersburg and golden-domed Moscow.
Alexander Nevsky Bridge
The Alexander Nevsky drawbridge crosses the Neva River in St. Petersburg. It connects the central districts of the city with the right bank of the river. When the bridge was put into operation, it was not only the largest prestressed reinforced concrete structure in Leningrad but also one of the biggest bridges of this type in the country. Until 2004, when the Bolshoy Obukhovsky Bridge (cable-stayed) was opened, the Alexander Nevsky Bridge was the longest in St. Petersburg. The bridge length without shore structures is 629 meters, and with access roads — 905.7 meters. The bridge width is 35 meters.
Nevsky Prospect
The main thoroughfare of St. Petersburg, stretching four and a half kilometers, begins at the Admiralty and ends at the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. It crosses such waterways as the Moyka River, the Griboyedov Canal, and the Fontanka River.
Water Museum
The Water Museum in St. Petersburg is located in a historic water tower. It is a modern interactive center where you can learn everything about the city's water supply system: from antique pipes to complex purification systems. Fascinating for both adults and children.
Tavrichesky Garden
An oasis in the city center. Here you can go boating in summer, feed ducks, admire the flowers in the famous greenhouses, and simply escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Smolny Cathedral
A gem of Russian Baroque in St. Petersburg. An architectural masterpiece by Rastrelli with azure walls and graceful domes. From its bell tower, one of the best panoramic views of the Neva and the historic city center opens up.
Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge (Peter the Great Bridge)
A majestic drawbridge across the Neva. Recognized by its three massive portal towers resembling lighthouses. Built in 1911, it is an important transportation artery of the city. The night illumination makes it particularly spectacular during bridge openings.
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