Why it is worth the detour
The Demidov house at 43 Bolshaya Morskaya, now the Italian embassy.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
750 m
Potseluev Bridge
The bridge is known for its panoramic view of Saint Isaac's Cathedral and its romantic folklore.
800 m
New Holland Island
A historic artificial island in Saint Petersburg, originally a naval port and now a cultural hub.
1.0 km
Rumyantsev Obelisk
A granite obelisk commemorating Count Pyotr Rumyantsev's victories in the Russo-Turkish Wars.
1.1 km
Twelve Collegia Building
The longest building from Peter the Great's era in Saint Petersburg, oriented with its end towards the Neva River.
Walk it with the stories
This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.