The first Petersburg “Birds garden” was created in 2010-2011 on Nevskii prospect, in the yard of house № 11. Capercailyes belling, a stork nesting, an eagle guarding inhabitants peace, a nightingale singing. Also in the “Birds yard” there is a Hymn to Petersburg Yard. It’s always clean, cozy and there is a beautiful flowerbed... More

This monument is installed in the yard of a specialized boarding school for the blind and visually impaired persons. The sculpture depicts figure of a girl reading a book for blind written by using a special relief font. First book of this kind was issued in 1882. The author was a great Russian ophthalmologist A.I. Skrebitsky. More

From the Pikalov bridge next to the Nikolsky Cathedral you can see seven bridges. It’s a magic place. You can make a wish standing here and it will definitely come true. But think twice if you really wish that! ?   More

There are 4 wall inscriptions of this kind that are saved for a history. The inscription on a white plaque in Nevsky prospect reads: “Citizens! During artillery bombardment this side of the street is especially dangerous”. Other similar warnings can be found here: 61, Lesnoy prospect, 22nd line of Vasilievsky Island, 6, Kalinina Street.... More

A rosebud is on the ground in front of the City Sculpture Museum. More

There are 3 courtyards decorated with sculptures, drawings and mosaics. More

It is said that from time to time an anthem to Saint-Petersburg composed by one of the yard’s residents sounds here. On the house’s wall There are anthem’s words on the house's wall. Music can be found in the Internet. Curious idea, but… the anthem itself does not seem to be very nice ? More

These secret underground passages were made to let the troops get out of the fortress. It’s a nice place to visit: good for children and their parents, couples, also you can hide here from bad weather. The entrance is usually free, in case there is an exhibition the entrance fee is 20 rubles.   More

Apparently the authors of this painting believed that Assol lived in Saint Petersburg :) More

An odd red-brick tower stands in one of the yards of Vasilyevsky island. It is an 11 meters high tower, about 2 meters in diameter. The roof is made of teen-plated sheet metal. The tower was covered with white figures that are erased now. It is said that in the XIX century here was a pharmacy and a laboratory of Vilgelm Wilhelm Pel, a famous chemist.... More

This 3-store-building is unnoticeable either from the yard or from the street. Built in 1780-1790 according to the project of unknown architect it gave birth to Semenovskaya square. Entering the house you find a room surrounded by six columns and a principal staircase. During the restructuring in 1856 metal stairs were installed here along the walls.... More

Every fan of yard-wells of Saint-Petersburg, who respects himself, should look at this yard. Two years ago the entrance was free, I hope, it has remained to be the same up to now... The direct address has attached in the description, it is easy to find. More

Art-center “Pushkinskaya, 10” is a unique place in Saint-Petersburg that hosts modern art galleries and extraordinary avant-garde museums. One of such museums is Temple of Love, Peace and Music named after John Lennon. Nearby you will find a table “John Lennon Street”, the portraits of Beatles musicians and a picture of yellow... More

Nice idea! Looking carefully you will find many interesting details. More