Lakhta, Saint Petersburg, Historical district in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Lakhta is a historic district in the Primorsky District of Saint Petersburg that stretches along the coast of the Gulf of Finland. Wooden houses with carved window frames stand beside newer residential blocks, while narrow paths lead down to the beach and small gardens line the properties.
The village appeared in records from 1500 as part of the Vodskaya Pyatina district with ten households. In the late 19th century, the area became a retreat for city families who came here on weekends.
The district name comes from Finnish and means "bay", referencing its position where low shores meet calm waters of the gulf. Residents walk dogs along the seafront promenade early in the morning while children play near the small harbor.
Several bus lines connect the area to central Saint Petersburg, with the journey taking around 45 minutes. Coastal paths run along the water and offer access to quiet spots where you can sit and look out at the gulf.
White stones quarried near the Transparent Bridge in the 1860s were used to build many early structures in the district. The local tennis club facility from 1888 was the first of its kind in all of Russia.
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