The Moika River embankment is another important attraction of St. Petersburg within walking distance from the Express Sadovaya hotel.
This place is imbued with history, beautiful architecture and cultural locations that attract crowds of tourists and guests of the northern capital.
Therefore, in this article we decided to collect the most iconic places in this area so that you can create a walking route for yourself and get to know the city better.
Palace Square, adjacent to the Hermitage, begins at the Pevchesky Bridge on the Moika River embankment and is one of the main historical squares of St. Petersburg.
It includes the no less famous Winter Palace, the General Staff with the Triumphal Arch, partly the garden of the Winter Palace and the Alexander Garden.
This is where we recommend exploring the city, especially if this is your first time here.
The Hermitage is one of the largest museums in the world, which has collected a unique collection of works of art, archaeological finds and cultural artifacts.
And even if you have been to the Hermitage, go there again to walk through its most beautiful halls or discover new historical exhibits.
After walking around Palace Square, head along Admiralteysky Prospekt to another pearl of the city - St. Isaac's Cathedral.
This majestic building on the Moika River embankment is just a 20-minute walk from the Express Sadovaya Hotel in St. Petersburg.
People come here to admire the luxurious interior decoration of the temple. But we recommend going up to the observation deck. In good weather, breathtaking views of the city are guaranteed.
We have talked about New Holland more than once, so in this article we invite you to take a walk along the neighboring island, also adjacent to the embankment of the Moika River.
In the area of Dekabristov and Pisarev streets there are many ancient buildings:
- Palace of Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich and Alekseevsky Garden;
- Batashovs' estate;
- numerous apartment houses of the nobility;
- Confectionery factory Georges Bormann.
And also the Demidov House of Charity for Workers, built specifically for the poor who could not find work. Most often, women came here, regardless of their class and position in society.
The Moika River embankment amazes with its variety of architectural styles and historical monuments. There are unique architectural monuments, ancient houses, museums, theaters and restaurants here, offering guests of the Express Sadovaya Hotel the opportunity to enjoy the cultural heritage of the city.
