Fontanka, Central waterway in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Fontanka River spans 6.7 kilometers through Saint Petersburg, reaching up to 70 meters in width and 3.5 meters in depth.
Until the mid-18th century, this waterway marked Saint Petersburg's southern border and supplied water to the Summer Garden's fountain system through specialized aqueducts.
The river banks feature numerous palaces turned into museums, including the Sheremetev Palace with collections dedicated to music and the poet Anna Akhmatova.
Fifteen bridges connect both shores of the Fontanka River, with multiple metro stations providing access points along the embankment for exploration.
The river contains a miniature bronze statue called Chizhik-Pyzhik near the First Engineering Bridge, measuring just 11 centimeters in height.
Location: Saint Petersburg
GPS coordinates: 59.94792,30.33636
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
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