Ligovsky Avenue, Major avenue in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Ligovsky Avenue is a wide thoroughfare in Saint Petersburg running from the Oktyabrskiy Concert Hall toward Nevsky Prospekt, with a width of 34 meters (112 feet). It accommodates multiple traffic lanes and separate pedestrian walkways.
The avenue grew from a canal built between 1718 and 1725 to carry water from the river to the Summer Garden fountains. This waterway eventually became a significant land route as the city developed and transportation needs changed.
The avenue serves as a link between different neighborhoods, and walking along it reveals how various periods of the city shaped its streets. The buildings and spaces along it show how people have moved through and used this corridor over time.
The avenue is well-served by public transportation, with multiple stations distributed along its length. Pedestrians have clear walkways, making it easy to reach different neighborhoods from various points.
The street carried five different names throughout its past, including Moskovskaya and Stalingradsky Prospekt, before taking its current name in 1956. These name changes reflect the major shifts Saint Petersburg experienced during that period.
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