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Downtown Sites: Sign at Nevsky Prospekt No. 14
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  • Updated By HORSCHECK on July 23, 2005
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  • Nevsky Prospekt No. 14 - Saint Petersburg
    Nevsky Prospekt No. 14
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    The avenue Nevsky Prospekt is full of interesting sights like churches and historic buildings, therefore a little gem will often be missed: At the old school house at Nevsky Prospekt No. 14 is a blue sign with white letters refering to the siege between 1941-44. It states: "Citizens! This side of the street is the most dangerous during artillery bombardment."

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    Downtown Sites: Yusupov Garden
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  • By Guantanamera on November 12, 2003
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    This small but lovely public park just behind Yusupov Palace is one of the places that Raskolnikov passes on the murder route in "Crime and Punishment". In the book, it is used in such passages as, "But, I say, I’ve been told Berg is going up in a great balloon next Sunday from the Yusupov Garden and will take up passengers at a fee. Is it true?” And also, "We are going to the Yusupov garden and then to the Palais de Crystal."

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    Downtown Sites: Archways
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    On the small curving street that runs between Nevsky Prospekt and the Dvortsovaya Square, you will find these lovely and grandiose orange-yellow archways, creating a magnificent impression upon one's entrance to the square... The archways are wonderfully restored as are most of the buildings in this part of Petersburg...

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    Downtown Sites: Versace
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  • By Guantanamera on November 12, 2003
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    The Gianni Versace Haute Couture Boutique is located at 39 Nevsky Prospekt on the grounds of a large park adjacent to the Anichkov Palace... Statues of Roman legionnaires guard the store, which is situated in a small neo-classical structure, and filled with the usual vividly colored USD $300 t-shirts...

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    Downtown Sites: Malaya Sadovaya Ulitsa
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  • By Canadienne on June 28, 2003
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  • Malaya Sadovaya Ulitsa - Saint Petersburg
    Malaya Sadovaya Ulitsa
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    Located between Italianskaya Ulitsa and Nevsky Prospekt (the western end of the city centre, near Anichkov Most), Malaya Sadovaya is a newly pedestrianized (1999) street that is definitely worth seeking out for a break. There are a few restaurants, a number of benches and small trees, as well as the pictured fountain (the granite ball rotates on the flowing water). . .it's a nice place to take a rest from Nevsky and indulge in some people-watching.

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    Downtown Sites: Kshesinskaya Mansion
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  • Kshesinskaya Mansion - Saint Petersburg
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    A block or so to the east of Kamennoostrovskiy Prospekt, south of the mosque, you can find this additional example of Style Moderne architecture. Matilda Kshesinskaya was a ballet star (who is said to have had an affair with Nicholas II, before he became Tsar) and it was built for her in 1904. The detail is more impressive than the photo ~ it's a mix of tile, ironwork, coloured stone and an especially impressive bay window. The mansion today holds a Museum of Political History; our timing was off for visiting, but it's worth a look at the exterior at least.

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  • Phone: 233-7052
  • Website: Metro Gorkovskaya
  • Other Contact: Ul. Kuybysheva 4

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    Downtown Sites: Summer Gardens
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    Considering the draw of the museums and nearby palaces, the quiet appeal of the Summer Gardens would be easy to ignore. . .but they do make a wonderful spot for a relaxing walk and rest. You need a ticket to enter ~ I still have mine but there is no price listed, however it was very inexpensive. The gardens are almost as old as the city itself ~ Peter the Great requested the design after visiting Versailles, so it's in a geometric French-style with crossing alleys and trimmed shrubs. . .and the paths are symmetrically dotted with statues of Greek and Roman mythological characters, virtues and historical figures.

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    Downtown Sites: New Holland
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  • Updated By Canadienne on June 22, 2003
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  • Archway to New Holland - Saint Petersburg
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    In 1719, a canal (the Kryukov) was built between the Moika and the Neva, creating a triangular island that would come to be known as New Holland. Today, the island is a military zone and is not open to the public. Nevertheless, it is incredibly atmospheric and picturesque ~ completely overgrown with vegetation. There is a great arch facing the Moika (you can get fantastic views by taking a boat ride along the city’s canals ~ most of them should pass by this area).

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  • Other Contact: Nab. reki Moiki 103

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    Downtown Sites: St. Petersburg University
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  • Updated By Canadienne on June 24, 2003
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    Peter the Great first ordered a university to be built in 1724; since then, students have played a role in the shaping of the city and the country. Mendelev devised the table of elements here; Lenin complete a degree in law (as did Putin years later), and students have always participated in protests and revolts. The camps today is a quiet and relatively traffic-free area. There were lots of students sprawling in the green spaces of the grounds, enjoying the sunshine and warm weather during our visit.

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  • Website: Vasilievsky Island
  • Other Contact: Mendeleevskaya Liniya

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    Downtown Sites: Summer Gardens ~ Summer Palace
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    The Summer Gardens, aside from the greenery and statues, are also home to Peter the Great's Summer Palace. It's the oldest stone building in the city (built in 1710), but is very small in scale. . .a notable contrast to Petergof and Tsarkoe Selo. Although we didn't go into the palace, you can enter and tour it. As is often the case, we were enjoying the outdoor atmosphere and our peaceful walk through the gardens, so we gave this one a pass.

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