Transport landmark

Vitebsky Railway Station

Address
Загородный проспект 52
Area
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Mon
00:00–23:59
Tue
00:00–23:59
Wed
00:00–23:59
Thu
00:00–23:59
Fri
00:00–23:59
Sat
00:00–23:59
Sun
00:00–23:59
Hours
Free entry
Hours
Good with children
Hours
Fine in the rain
Hours
Good after dark
Hours
About 15 min
Vitebsky Railway Station

Why it is worth the detour

The first railway station in Russia and the most beautiful Art Nouveau station in the country.

Vitebsky Railway Station is a historic transport landmark in Saint Petersburg, known for its stunning Art Nouveau architecture and historical significance as Russia's first railway station. It offers a glimpse into the grandeur of early 20th-century design.

What else is close by

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  • 1.7 km

    St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral

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  • 1.7 km

    Red Bridge

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  • 1.7 km

    Semimostye Seven Bridges Viewpoint

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  • 1.9 km

    Demidov Mansion

    The Demidov house at 43 Bolshaya Morskaya, now the Italian embassy.

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