Ostrov Galërnyy
Ostrov Galërnyy is an island in Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast. Ostrov Galërnyy is situated nearby to the locality Admiralteisky, as well as near New Holland Island.Places of Interest
Highlights include Galerny Bridge and Narva Triumphal arch.
Narva Triumphal arch
Museum
Photo: Florstein, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Narva Triumphal Arch was erected in the vast Stachek Square, Saint Petersburg, in 1814 to commemorate the Russian victory over Napoleon. The wooden structure was constructed on the then highway to Narva with the purpose of greeting the soldiers who were returning from abroad after their victory over Napoleon.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Apraksin Dvor and Peter and Paul Fortress.
Apraksin Dvor
Suburb
Apraksin Yard is a market and retail block in Saint Petersburg, Russia, covering 14 hectares. It is currently under a massive long-term renovation project. Apraksin Dvor is situated 3½ km east of Ostrov Galërnyy.
Peter and Paul Fortress
Neighborhood
Photo: Godot13, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of Saint Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico Trezzini's designs from 1706 to 1740 as a star fortress. Peter and Paul Fortress is situated 4½ km northeast of Ostrov Galërnyy.
Center
Photo: Florstein, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Center of Saint Petersburg is the area of main interest to the traveler, home to most attractions of the metropolis. It's bounded by the Neva river and the Obvodny Canal, on a set of islands formed by numerous rivers and channels.
Ostrov Galërnyy
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Galerni Ostrov”, “Galernyy Ostrov”, and “Ostrov Galernyy”
- Category: landform
- Location: Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, Northwestern Russia, Russia, Eastern Europe, Europe
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Latitude
59.91694° or 59° 55′ 1″ northLongitude
30.27056° or 30° 16′ 14″ eastElevation
15 metres (49 feet)Open location code
9GFGW78C+Q6GeoNames ID
562171
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