Swan Canal, Canal near Summer Garden, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Swan Canal extends 648 meters in length, connecting the Moyka and Neva Rivers through the center of Saint Petersburg.
The canal construction occurred between 1711 and 1719 as part of a drainage system, replacing the former shallow Lebedinka River in this location.
The canal features two stone bridges designed by prominent architects, including the Upper Swan Bridge and Lower Swan Bridge with cast-iron decorations.
Visitors can access the canal via the Gostiny Dvor metro station and walk along its banks between the Field of Mars and Summer Garden.
The waterway received its name after swans began inhabiting the area, having previously been called the Summer Garden Canal.
Location: Saint Petersburg
GPS coordinates: 59.94140,30.33600
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:32
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