Square & Landmark
Palace square
📍 Дворцовая площадь, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Russia, Saint Petersburg
- Category
- Square & Landmark
- Duration
- 30 min - 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- All day
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free
- Address
- Дворцовая площадь, St. Petersburg, Russia
- Coordinates
- 59.9400, 30.3130
Introduction
Palace Square is St. Petersburg's grandest square. With the Alexander Column, the Hermitage Museum (Winter Palace) and General Staff Building — Russia's former imperial power center. Alexander Column — ~47.5 m; single granite block; commemorates victory over Napoleon. Hermitage Museum / Winter Palace. General Staff Building. Historical events site.
✨ Highlights
01
Alexander Column
~47.5 m single granite; commemorates Napoleon victory.
02
Hermitage
Hermitage Museum — world's top four museums.
03
Free
Square free.
04
Imperial
Russia's former imperial power center.
🛈 Practical Info
→Free：Square free.
→Hermitage：Hermitage Museum is a must-visit.
→Photo：Alexander Column and Hermitage panorama — classic.
→Combine：With Hermitage, Nevsky Prospekt and Spilled Blood Church.
→Access：Metro to Nevsky Prospekt; walkable.
→Opening Hours：All day
→Transportation：Metro / walk (St. Petersburg center)
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free
💡 Tips
• Square free; Hermitage is a must-visit.
• With Hermitage and Nevsky Prospekt.
• Info is with each attraction.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Palace square?
All day
How much is the admission for Palace square?
Adult: Free; Free
Any practical tips for visiting Palace square?
Square free; Hermitage is a must-visit. With Hermitage and Nevsky Prospekt.
How long should I spend at Palace square?
A typical visit takes 30 min - 1 hour.
Ticket prices, schedules and opening hours are for reference only; please follow the official announcement.
