• 22 April 2025

Places in St. Petersburg where wishes come true

Saint Petersburg is a city full of legends, symbols and quiet corners where magic seems to live. There are special places here where, according to legend, you can make a wish and it will definitely come true. For those who believe in miracles (or just want to make your trip unforgettable), we have compiled a list of such locations. And if you stay at the Express Sadovaya Hotel, many of them are within walking distance.

Here are just a few of them:

1. Chizhik-Pyzhik is a small bronze bird on the ledge near the Fontanka. Throw a coin nearby and wait for your wish to come true.
2. The angel on the facade of the Theater on Fontanka is an inconspicuous figure, finding which is considered a real challenge. But if you see it, be sure to make a wish.
3. Semostye is a place where seven bridges merge. Making a wish while looking at the water from this intersection is one of the most beautiful traditions of Saint Petersburg.
4. Cats Yelisey and Vasilisa on Malaya Sadovaya — try to hit them with a coin. The more accurate the throw, the faster your wish will come true.
5. The Atlanteans at the New Hermitage are symbols of strength and fortitude. Touching their fingers is considered to bring good luck.
6. The Spit of Vasilievsky Island is the confluence of the Neva and Malaya Neva, filled with energy. A place for deep, conscious desires.
7. The Art Yards on Pushkinskaya are a space for street art and myths. Unique art objects here also make dreams come true.

Each of these places is unique and connected in its own way with the history of the city. They have long been part of the cultural map of St. Petersburg, and every year more and more tourists come to them to make a wish for something personal and important. It is especially pleasant to discover such corners slowly, while walking along the old streets, feeling the atmosphere of the northern capital.

The Express Sadovaya Hotel will be an excellent base for such discoveries. It is located within walking distance from most of the "magic" points, which means you can build your route from morning to evening without going far. After a busy day, you can always return to a cozy room, relax, have a cup of coffee in the lobby bar or share your impressions with loved ones.

St. Petersburg inspires dreams. And dreams really do come true here - you just have to believe, take a step forward and choose the right place to start this walk.