The character of the walk
The walk stays on one bank of the Neva, linking Palace Square with Senate Square. The open space between façades and river is part of the experience, so plan the Hermitage separately. The Admiralty is an exterior stop and the route does not require entry to restricted grounds
Landmarks along the way
Winter Palace: The Hermitage’s long Baroque facade between the square and the Neva; Alexander Column: A monumental column in the centre of Palace Square; Admiralty Building: A golden-spired building beside Alexander Garden
Bronze Horseman: An equestrian monument to Peter I on Senate Square; Saint Isaac’s Cathedral: A cathedral with a large gilded dome and granite columns
Map and stops
The numbered markers match the stops below. A marker does not guarantee an open entrance
Access · 1, 3, 5: Approach or exterior view; admission to the interior is not confirmed
Access · 2, 4: Use available pedestrian paths and crossings; account for barriers and surface conditions
Winter Palace
The Hermitage’s long Baroque facade between the square and the Neva
Compare the palace façades facing the square and the Neva
Show on the city map ↗Alexander Column
A monumental column in the centre of Palace Square
View the column along the square’s axis without crossing barriers
Show on the city map ↗Admiralty Building
A golden-spired building beside Alexander Garden
Look for the golden spire along the adjoining street vistas
Show on the city map ↗Bronze Horseman
An equestrian monument to Peter I on Senate Square
Relate the monument to Senate Square and the Neva
Show on the city map ↗Saint Isaac’s Cathedral
Auguste de Montferrand’s cathedral, built in 1818–1858. Its four porticoes stand on 48 granite columns
View the columns and gilded dome from the square, then check museum hours and tickets separately
Show on the city map ↗
Before the walk
- Broad squares, paving and crossings; exposed sections by the Neva can be windy
- Allow separate time for interiors and follow signs at each entrance
- The line is calculated on the mapped pedestrian network; closures and private passages may change access
- The walk stays on one bank of the Neva, linking Palace Square with Senate Square. The open space between façades and river is part of the experience, so plan the Hermitage separately. The Admiralty is an exterior stop and the route does not require entry to restricted grounds
Check hours, tickets and access with each venue. Barriers may change the track and queues may add time. Accessibility has not been surveyed on site
Questions before the walk
Where does the walk start and end?
Winter Palace → Saint Isaac’s Cathedral
Does walking time include admission and visits?
No. Walking is estimated separately; tickets, exhibitions and opening times need individual checks
Sources and verification
Written by walkymap from remotely checked sources. No on-site walk is claimed
Городское туристско-информационное бюро — Туристская информация Санкт-Петербурга ·
Wikipedia contributors — Winter Palace ·
Wikipedia contributors — Alexander Column ·
Wikipedia contributors — Admiralty Building ·
Wikipedia contributors — Bronze Horseman ·
Wikipedia contributors — Saint Isaac’s Cathedral ·
© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Track geometry and distance are from the route dataset
Elevation estimate: Mapterhorn. Terrain model; stairs and small changes in level may be missed
