Petrogradsky District, Administrative district in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Petrogradsky District stretches along several islands between the Neva River branches, connected by numerous bridges to other parts of Saint Petersburg.
The district emerged from the construction of Peter and Paul fortress in 1703, marking the foundation point of Saint Petersburg under Peter the Great.
The district contains numerous educational institutions, museums, theaters, and architectural monuments that represent different periods of Russian history.
The area maintains a network of metro stations, tram lines, and bus routes that connect residents to central Saint Petersburg and neighboring districts.
The district includes six municipal sections, with each area displaying distinct architectural elements from classical Russian to modern designs.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Website: http://www.gov.spb.ru/law?d&nd=8414528&nh=0&header=010000002L01#I0
Shares border with: Primorsky District
Website: http://gov.spb.ru/law?d&nd=8414528&nh=0&header=010000002L01#I0
GPS coordinates: 59.96667,30.30000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:58
Peter and Paul Fortress
2.1 km
Aurora
2.4 km
Peter and Paul Cathedral
2 km
Saint Petersburg Mosque
1.8 km
Trinity Bridge
2.5 km
Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University
1.2 km
Summer Palace of Peter I
3 km
Cabin of Peter the Great
2.3 km
Mansion of Kschessinska
1.9 km
Yelagin Island
2.8 km
Monument to Peter I
2.1 km
Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps
1.7 km
Betancourt Bridge
2.3 km
Benois House
858 m
Saint Petersburg Mint
2.1 km
Saint Petersburg Botanical Garden
1.6 km
Yelagin Palace
2.2 km
Krylov's monument
3 km
Leningrad Zoo
1.5 km
Alexander Park
1.7 km
Saint Sampson's Cathedral
2.4 km
Suvorov monument in Saint Petersburg
2.8 km
Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University
2.5 km
Ioannovsky Convent
430 m
St. Vladimir's Cathedral
1.8 km
Divo-Ostrov
2.7 km
Hare Monument
2.1 km
Grand Ducal Burial Vault
2 kmReviews
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