Griboyedov Canal, Historic canal in Palace District, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Griboyedov Canal extends for 5 kilometers through central Saint Petersburg, featuring granite-lined embankments and 21 bridges connecting both sides of the waterway.
Initially named Catherine Canal, this waterway constructed in 1739 along the Krivusha River received its current name in 1923 to commemorate playwright Alexander Griboyedov.
The canal serves as a central setting in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel Crime and Punishment, where the main character Raskolnikov's apartment overlooks these waters.
Visitors can explore the canal's five-kilometer route by walking along the embankments or taking boat tours that pass under numerous architectural bridges.
The Bank Bridge crossing the canal displays four cast-iron griffins with golden wings, originally placed there to guard the nearby State Assignation Bank.
Location: Saint Petersburg
Inception: 1739
Width: 32 m
GPS coordinates: 59.93270,30.32510
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59
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