Block of three major squares in Saint-Petersburg downtown area

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Duration

3 to 5 hours

Overview

Enjoy the beautiful ensemble of three major city squares, which are located back to back to each other, being the only "block of squares" in the world. Learn the story of the creation of the Admiralty shipyard, which was founded at the same time when the history of St.Petersburg started, find out how Peter the Great's decision not to let anyone built around Admiralty, except those who worked there, in order to prevent a sneak attack by enemies resulted in creating vast empty space around it, which was latter turned into the ensemble of three majestic squares, tying up the whole area with different buildings, monuments, streets, squares and embankments.