Large avenue of the Petrograd side
Large avenue of the Petrograd side, the city of St. Petersburg
Description:
One of the central districts of St. Petersburg is the Petrograd side. The main highway of the district - Big Avenue P.S. Prospect stretches for 2.5 km.
Petrogradsky Prospekt was inhabited by the city elite and celebrities. Here, each house has its own history, differs in style and has its own characteristics.
Walking along the avenue, guests of the city get acquainted with amazing historical buildings. On Leo Tolstoy Square stands an unusual building with powerful hexagonal bay windows in the style of medieval English castles.
The facade of the house of the merchant widow Putilova, awarded a silver medal at the contest of the best facades, draws attention.
The nearest metro station is Petrogradskaya Sportivnaya. Buses No. 128.10 trolleybuses No. 1.9.31.
