Kryukov Canal embankment

Kryukov Canal embankment is a canal in Admiralteysky District, Saint Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast. Kryukov Canal embankment is situated nearby to the locality Admiralteisky, as well as near New Holland Island.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mariinsky II and Moika Palace.

Mariinsky II

Theater building

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

The Mariinsky Theater Second Stage is the second part of a theatre complex which is made up of the original 1860 Mariinsky Theatre and the 2007 Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall.

Moika Palace

Museum

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The Palace of the Yusupovs on the Moika, known as the Moika Palace or Yusupov Palace, is a former residence of the Russian noble House of Yusupov in St.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Apraksin Dvor and Peter and Paul Fortress.

Apraksin Dvor

Suburb

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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.

Peter and Paul Fortress

Neighborhood

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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 3 km north of Kryukov Canal embankment.

Center

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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.