Architecture
Russian National Library on Moskovsky Prospekt
- Mon
- 09:00–21:00
- Tue
- 09:00–21:00
- Wed
- 09:00–21:00
- Thu
- 09:00–21:00
- Fri
- 09:00–21:00
- Sat
- 11:00–19:00
- Sun
- 11:00–19:00
- Hours
- The last Tuesday of each month is a sanitation day and the library is closed. On days before public holidays, it is open from 09:00 to 16:00.
- Price
- A reader pass is free. The New Building tour costs RUB 600 per person for groups of 5 or more, or RUB 3,000 for an individual tour for 1–4 people.
- How to visit
- A reader pass is required for the reading rooms; an identity document is needed to obtain it. Tours are arranged in advance on weekdays and have an age limit of 12+; coats and bags must be left in the cloakroom.
- Hours
- About 75–90 min
Why it is worth the detour
The Russian National Library building on Moskovsky Prospekt.
The Russian National Library on Moskovsky Prospekt is a significant architectural landmark in Saint Petersburg, known for its historical and cultural importance. It stands along a major avenue that connects the city with Moscow and features a blend of historic and Stalinist architecture.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
6.1 km
Vitebsky Railway Station
The first railway station in Russia and the most beautiful Art Nouveau station in the country.
6.3 km
Semimostye Seven Bridges Viewpoint
A spot on Pikalov Bridge where you can see seven bridges at once.
6.4 km
St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral
A major Baroque Orthodox cathedral closely associated with the Russian Navy.
7.1 km
Potseluev Bridge
The bridge is known for its panoramic view of Saint Isaac's Cathedral and its romantic folklore.
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.