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Raising of Palace Bridge

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'Raising of Bridges' is an excellent, fantastic show. The most beautiful and famous drawbridge, the movement of which thousands of tourists come to see, is the Palace Bridge. Absolutely, this is attraction number 1 in St Petersburg.

During the high season (the so-called White Nights), traditionally from late May to early September, the opening of the Palace Bridge is accompanied by symphonic music. To visit Saint Petersburg and not see raising of Palace Bridge is almost the same if you visit Paris and not see the Eiffel Tower!

Make no mistake! ☺
The Palace Bridge is truly the main, world-famous postcard view of St. Petersburg. You will find an image of a raised bridge with the profile of the Peter-Paul Fortress in the middle at every step. These are both fridge magnets (and other typical souvenirs - don't forget to buy!) and the logos of many shops, hotels, restaurants, other companies and even emergency services!
The Palace Bridge is one of the most famous 'bascule type of moveable bridges'. It is in the raised position twice a night:
1) 01:10 - 02:50
2) 03:10 - 04:55

* the final morning lowering of bridges is often done ahead of schedule - after the last ship
To see the movement of the bridge, you must be at the site no later than 5 min before the time indicated in the schedule.

And now about the most important thing! Dear Friends! The best pictures in your albums and enjoyment of memories are our main mission! Don`t spend time searching for a place to take iconic photos. We show you only top spots and specify absolutely exact coordinates!
This is very usefully for you, because point for a good shot does not always coincide with the exact location of the attractions themselves! What this mean

We present you an unusual concept for travel. Various palaces and exhibitions maybe are very good, but believe, for you this is not the main thing. Our essential advice for tourists - don`t try to be everywhere at the same time and please, don`t run from one museum to another! In most cases, it is best to refuse to visit them altogether. Surprise? Start doing so and soon your motto will be 'Don't go inside, stay outside!'
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Come early. The most beautiful and solemn part of the show, of course the first one, which starts an hour after midnight. Therefore, it is especially crowded here at this time. To get the best seats, many come here at least an hour in advance. If you arrive 5 minutes before the start of the show in high season, then you will only see the backs of the heads of several rows of spectators.

✅ Weather and clothing. Locals call St. Petersburg the city of rains (and winds too). To understand if you need warm clothes and an umbrella, check the weather forecast
Come with friends (optionally - with a boyfriend / girlfriend / husband / wife, etc.). So you definitely will not freeze and will not get bored!

Buy a boat tour in advance
to be closest to the show and avoid queuing at the piers

Come later to the second part of the show. Suddenly - but actually a cool life hack! So you will see both the raising and closing of the bridge (or rather, vice versa) in an interval of less than half an hour with a much smaller number of spectators. Come by 02:40 and there will be happiness!

✅ I was here! Best photo spots. If you are 'professional photographer' and you have a good camera with a tripod, it`s better to come to the 'second part'. Crowds of people will not interfere with you, and the sky before dawn acquires the 'right gradient'. Arrive half an hour before the scheduled above time to choose a place for a tripod and to ready.

If for some reason you couldn't get to the main point, or want to supplement the best image and make a small photoalbum of bridges, then here are some more great angles for you.
Especially we recommend visit St Petersburg during the so-called White Nights Time - approx from June to the end of July. Don't rush home immediately after opening or closing of the bridge. The best time for romantic walks in summer is early morning, about 4 - 4:30 AM. In the pre-dawn mist, the city looks particularly magical!

Take a look at real photos you will get for memory. Click to zoom.
Well, if you like to sleep at night, you will get many good photos of St Petersburg in the daytime too.
✱ However, pay attention! If you want to see the movement of drawbridges, remember that usually the official navigation season in Saint Petersburg lasts from April 10 to November 29. Sometimes, due to weather and ice on the river, these dates can be changed by about a week. But guaranteed, from December to almost mid-April, bridges will not be raised!

Of course, this does not mean that there is nothing to do here in winter. Petersburg is great at any time of the year, but exactly here we are talking about the seasonal show.

Access to the Palace Bridge and and the area around is absolutely free at any time. But. With the exception of three days a year: May 9 (Victory Day in World War II), the last Sunday of July (Russian NAVY Day) - these days, grandiose military parades take place here.
And also in one of days between June 20th and 30th, the 'Scarlet Sails' celebration is held annually in St. Petersburg, which has been recognized many times as the best street show in Europe. More

On these dates, visitor access directly to the Palace Bridge and adjacent embankments may be limited or completely prohibited. Also, on the indicated dates, it is impossible to book some river tours, the route of which begins or passes on the Neva River, incl some 'Drawbridges' night boat tours. Check schedule before purchasing.

Nevertheless, it is on these days, you have the rarest chance to see the raised bridges at daytime! Sure, there will be crowds here, but the show is worth it. There is also a more elegant way to see the best there is in St. Petersburg - to book an accommodation with a view of the river and bridges

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The nightlife in St. Petersburg is wonderful, but still a little tiring. It's great when a cozy bed awaits you 5 minutes from the attraction. Moreover, it is not always expensive. You can stay, for example, in this very cozy hostel.

And in some hotels, you can see drawbridge show directly from your apartment window! For example in an 18th century palace for $300 - 500 per Premier-Suite with extra-large double bed and terrace, which is also not expensive for a true palace!

Dear travelers! In fact, there are hundreds of accommodation options. Use the form below to search. But! Pay attention! This is a top-rated area, where placements run out quickly. So why not start planning your trip now? Book your stay with free cancellation option if your travel plans change.

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The Palace Bridge, like the entire center of St. Petersburg, is beautiful and you will get an unforgettable experience admiring the magnificent views from anywhere. Use our map - almost every point is an iconic photo and precise, with an accuracy of 1 m/ft, coordinates for the shot.

A little tip - insert a high capacity memory card into your gadget or take a spare one with you. It's also a good idea to have a power bank in your bag. You will have so many reasons to press the button of your smartphone or camera, which is why very often the battery or free space on the stick ends faster than your walk.

But still, where get the main postcard view of St Petersburg, exactly the same as in this picture?
St Petersburg things to do. Book boat tour. Order tickets in advance
Such a picture can be obtained only at one location. But it is not enough just to go there. There are a few more conditions that need to be met. We have already shown you all the basic advices and secret life hacks, but just in case, let's repeat the two main ones again.

1) In high season, come early - no later than an hour before the first rise, and no less than half an hour before the second.
2) If you want to take not just a selfie on your smartphone, but a high-quality photo with a good camera and / or use a tripod, then choose the second part of the show or come there no earlier than half an hour after the bridge was raised for the first time. This will avoid crowds that are too large.

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Exact address: Admiralty Embankment, 12
in Russian: АДМИРАЛТЕЙСКАЯ НАБЕРЕЖНАЯ, 12
in Latin: ADMIRALTEYSKAYA NABEREZHNAYA, DVENATSAT`
Correct pronunciation from native speaker
How to find Palace Bridge. St Petersburg visitor`s map
other landmarks
Although usually we recommend to visit not only on the central streets and squares, but just now you are in the very heart of St Petersburg! Just a few steps from you is the main tourist area of St. Petersburg - Neva River Embankments. Namely, the conditional rectangle between Palace, Exchange and Trinity bridges (in Russian - Dvortsovy, Birzhevoy and Troitsky bridges). It`s here the warehouse of more than half of all the iconic pictures of St. Petersburg!

Just make a foot tour around district. Believe us, no museums and monasteries will give you as many impressions and positive emotions as a simple and absolutely free walk along the embankments of our city! Take a look at our map and find out what other super photos you can take very close to this location!
In addition to main postcard view, also we strongly recommend to look at the Palace Bridge

from the Hermitage side (view to Kunstkamera tower)
from Kunstkamera side (view to Hermitage from Vasilievsky Island)
from Rostral Columns side
from the side of Peter-Paul Fortress (need a camera with good lens)


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Here, we have shown you just a few points for great photos, but in fact there are hundreds and thousands of them! We have marked almost all interesting places and walking areas on our map, so that you can choose what you like and create your own route.
On this webpage, we talk mainly about the nightlife, but you should definitely come back here during the day (or vice versa). Even if your stay in St Petersburg is limited, we still advise you to become a local for a day or two. A true 'Piterets' (as the residents of St Petersburg call themselves) is never in a hurry. Do the same!

Well, if time is very short, then a great way to see St. Petersburg, even in one day, is a walk along the embankments between the Palace and Troitsky (Trinity) bridges, as well as along small channels, for example Moyka and Griboyedov. With the obligatory pit stop for lunch, a glass of wine or a cup of coffee in cafe & restaurants!

Remember our your essential rule - don't go inside museums, stay outside! Of course, there are exceptions and places to required visit, but we will definitely tell you where to look!
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Tours and excursions

Boat Tours ✦ Sightseeing Tours

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Dear Traveler! You are in the very heart of the city! Just a few steps from you is the main street of St. Petersburg - Nevsky Prospekt, as well as such iconic sights as Hermitage and Palace Square, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St Isaac`s Cathedral, Bronze Horseman and many others. Surely walk along the most beautiful streets of our city!

However, if there is something that needs to be done in St. Petersburg in any case, then of course it is to take a boat tour! We highly, strongly recommend watch remarkable night event raising of bridges from a new perspective.
Well, if you like to sleep so much and night walks are not your thing, OK! But if you don't take a daytime tour.. Why then did you come here at all?

St. Petersburg, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, is famous for its architecture, which were designed to create the most visual effect primarily from water. Fantastic views will take your breath away!

Besides, directly from the Palace Bridge, you can start your journey to Peterhof
In addition to the unforgettable impressions of parks, palaces and fountains (those who have been to St Petersburg know that Versailles in Paris is a bad and very small copy of Peterhof), you will get a real sea trip on a high-speed hydrofoil ship.
PLEASE NOTE! Most tour organizers do not have a webpages in English. In fact, this is not a problem, because we are with you! Here we told in detail what to do if you do not know a word in Russian

In some cases prepayment (partial or full) is required. Due to sanctions, most cards of international payment systems are not valid in Russia.
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There are so many piers in St. Petersburg that wherever you go, you will surely meet it. Not necessary to book the boat trip in advance and many tourists do just so. That is, you just walk along the embankments, see the pier, the promoter invites you and you think - why not? Great option!

However, in some cases, pre-booking is the best solution. It is better to have tickets in your pocket when you not have much time but want to have time to see everything that you would like to see.
And of course, we advise you order the boat tour in advance during the high season, when the demand, especially for the 'Drawbridges' night journey or hydrofoil ride to Peterhof, is very high.
PAY ATTENTION. No matter, if you will buy tickets now or later, directly at the pier, we ask you to follow some rules. For your safety and maximum pleasure
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But that's not all! We and our partners can offer you not only the best of the standard programs. For example, visa-free packages for cruise passengers, both inexpensive, shore entry vouchers and bundles that include any set of services of your choice.

Here you will also find something unusual and unique that other agencies do not have.

What can you say, for example, about to ascend to the rooftop of building in historic center to see the lights of the city at evening, about kayak tour on canals in old town, or flying over St Petersburg by helicopter or airplane?
Amazing adventures for new experiences
Dear travelers! We want your trip to Russia to be one of the best. Expensive doesn't always mean good. Therefore, we not only select the best for you, but also try to save your money.

If possible, we provide direct links to purchase admission vouchers and transport tickets without commission. For example, seats on hydrofoils to Peterhof and for entrance tickets to Catherine Palace

Also, we present a variety of tours and excursions offered on four platforms for travelers, that are partners with our your Russia online guide.
Here, entrance and other tickets, if included in the guided tour, may cost a little more. However, in most options this will avoid queues and save time. Time is more valuable than money!

Please note that Tripster and Sputnik are travel agencies mainly for Russians. Therefore, Sputnik website have a limited English page, and Tripster only have a Russian-language version. On the one hand, this is a problem, but on the other hand, it is a chance to get something really unusual and unique.

How to choose and book a tour if you do not know a word of Russian? We will help you! Just click here to get a detailed manuals for each tour seller.

In any case, when choosing a tour or excursion, we advise you to pay attention to the rating of the organizer and the number of reviews. And please remember this warning before any booking!

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Why this company? KASSIR.RU is the largest, well-known and reliable Russian company selling tickets for various events.
Unfortunately, tickets booking form is available only in Russian. But, this is not a problem - we will help you!

First, read the event description. Translate the page into English or another language directly in the browser or using Google Translator - copy and paste the link into field 'RUSSIAN'.

If everything suits you, return to the original page and proceed with purchasing tickets.
Pay attention! You will not be able to complete the booking via translated page! For correct reservation use only the original site in Russian!

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How to get to the Palace Bridge in Saint Petersburg by public transport - Subway, Underground, Metro, Bus
How to order a taxi to the Palace Bridge. Request a taxicab in Saint Petersburg. How to call a taxi in Russia

How to get to
the Palace Bridge in Saint Petersburg

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Choose the mode of transportation that suits you best. You can combine them without any problems! But please remember, public transport does not operate at night, about from 0:30 AM till 5:30 AM
Therefore, if you decide to see the Drawbridges Night Show and your hotel is not two steps away, then a taxi is your thing! Don`t worry - it's easy and inexpensive. Click on the tab `taxi` to learn more

One moment! That's not all! Do not forget that if the bridges are already raised, then even if you just need to go to the other coast, then
a) you will have to pay not for 1 km, but for 10, 20 or 30 km long ride. Depending on how far the nearest lowered / not raised bridge is.
b) you have to wait until your bridge is lowered and open to traffic. Typical Petersburg story!

At any time, except at night, the subway is the fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center. Use the indicated stations as destinations or to start and continue your journey.

This is the heart of the city. Here you will see almost all the famous tourist attractions of St Petersburg: the main avenue and the main square of the city - Nevsky Prospekt and Palace Square, Hermitage, St Isaac`s Cathedral, Equestrian statue of Peter the Great - Bronze Horseman as well as many other attractions!

Click the station name or clock to get detailed information about the particular underground stop.
NOTE. We show the walking route from the subway stations NOT direct to the Palace Bridge, but to the point where you can take the main iconic photo of it. Why so?
Please note! Access to the metro stations in St Petersburg is open about from 05:40 till ..
a) about 00:30 - for stations in city center
b) till midnight - for stations in other parts of the city
Click the station name to get the exact schedule

Change of lines is possible only until 00:15
Create your ride route on an interactive metro map (enter or click the name of the departure and destination stations)
More information about public transport of St Petersburg
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You need a bus stop 'PALACE SQUARE'
In Russian - ДВОРЦОВАЯ ПЛОЩАДЬ
in Latin letters - DVARTSOVAYA PLOSHCHAD`
Depending on the direction of your movement,
choose this stop or
this one

How to say in Russian correctly?
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Ground transportation is suitable in the morning / afternoon / evening for short distances and when there are no metro stations nearby, except for suburban and intercity buses.
Traffic in St Petersburg can be very dense, so if possible, we recommend that you use the metro for travel through city.

Please remember, public transport does not work at night, about from 0:30 AM till 5:30 AM. Therefore, if you decide to see the Drawbridges Night Show and your hotel is not two steps away, then a taxi is your thing! Don`t worry - it's easy and inexpensive. Click on the tab `taxi` to learn more

One moment! That's not all! Do not forget that if the bridges are already raised, then even if you just need to go to the other coast, then
a) you will have to pay not for 1 km, but for 10, 20 or 30 km long ride. Depending on how far the nearest lowered / not raised bridge is.
b) you have to wait until your bridge is lowered and open to traffic. Typical Petersburg attraction!

NOTE. We show the walking route from bus stops NOT direct to the Palace Bridge, but to the point where you can take the main iconic photo of it. Why so?
Please note! Public land (ground) transport in St Petersburg works about from 5:30 AM till midnight. To find out the schedule and direction, we recommend using the Yandex Route Planner - click the bus stop icon on the map

To get more information about public transport in St Petersburg click here
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QUICK RESERVATION
IF YOU ALREADY KNOW, HOW TO DO IT =)
Creating an order by pressing the button above implies that a taxi will take you almost to the place where you will get the main iconic photo of the Palace Bridge, namely to Admiralty Embankment 12, to this point
What you need to know about taxi in Russia and how to order a ride without knowing Russian

YOU HAVE THREE OPTIONS:
1) Try to learn Russian language or..
2) Read this manual
3) Book an inexpensive private transfer
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You need the address
ADMIRALTY EMBANKMENT, 12
In Russian -
АДМИРАЛТЕЙСКАЯ НАБЕРЕЖНАЯ, 12
in Latin letters -
ADMIRALTEYSKAYA NABEREZHNAYA, DVENATSAT`

How to say in Russian correctly?
Live sound is here
Taxi is the best way to travel at night or when public transport is not available. If you follow the safety rules and our recommendations, it will be easy and inexpensive.
But it should be remembered that by day traffic in St Petersburg can be very dense, so if possible, we recommend that you use the metro for travel through city in the daytime.

There are two ways to get a car. Request a regular taxi or order a private transfer
Compare and choose what suits you.
Do you want to know absolutely everything about taxi in Russia? We have written a large and very useful article especially for you!
get to Palace Bridge in St Petersburg with taxi
Request a taxicab
Request Uber Taxi from the Palace Bridge in St Petersburg
Hi! We are 99% sure that in your country you use a mobile app to call a taxi. In Russia, you can do this as easily and simply as at home. Therefore, we strongly recommend downloading and using the Russian equivalent of the Uber app - YandexGo

If you have used Uber before, then you can already order a taxicab in Moscow, St. Petersburg and many other cities without our tips.
Download and install YandexGo just now!
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How to install and set up YandexGo app
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All you need to know about Taxi in Russia
YandexGo (or YandexTaxi) is the largest and most well-known aggregator of licensed taxi carriers in Russia and in the countries of the former USSR. So, even if you place an order in the YandexGO application, it is likely that you will get a car with the logo of another carrier or even an unbranded car. This is a normal situation.

In 2018, Yandex and the Russian division of Uber created a joint company and combined the software on one platform. That is why ordering a taxi in Russia will seem so simple, familiar and understandable to you!

In our travel guide, for any transport terminal or landmarks of each city, in addition to instructions on how to get there by public transport, we will provide a link to the YandexGo
By clicking these buttons, your device will open the application immediately (if installed), indicating the desired point as the destination or departure of your choice.

Don`t forget to allow an app or website to track your location to quickly find pick-up point. Change the origin or destination if necessary. If you want to specify a location on the map, move the map, but not the location icon.

Well.. Let`s go!
Creating an order by pressing the button above implies that a taxi will take you almost to the place where you will get the main iconic photo of the Palace Bridge, namely to Admiralty Embankment 12, to this point
For your convenience, we have also created links to ready-made routes to transport hubs (airport and 'Moskovsky Vokzal' train station) and suburban attractions of St. Petersburg (Peterhof and Tsarskoe Selo), that are used by the vast majority of tourists.

Back to the choice of mode of transport
Near popular tourist attractions, there are often several taxis waiting for customers. So if you see a taxicab right in front of you, especially if you don't have the app on your phone yet, you can take a taxi just here. BUT!!!

Also often, there are a lot of illegal cabmans among taxi drivers. Therefore, agree on the price (in rubles!!!) of the trip in advance! Any time do not agree for a price of more than 500 rubles for short routes (for example, to the metro). We strongly do not recommend ordering trips over long distances without a mobile application - you will definitely be deceived!

Local taxi drivers often do not accept bank cards for payment - please, prepare cash in advance.

Use our useful dictionary as well as the following phrases:

I need to get to.. (+address) -
MNE NUZHNA DA.. (+address)
or
let's go to.. (subway)! -
DA.. (metro)!

The rules of Russian pronunciation

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get to Palace Bridge in St Petersburg with taxi
Order a transfer
Order a private shuttle to Drawbridges Night Show in Saint Petersburg
How else to order a ride from the airport, train station or to tourist attraction without knowing Russian? Simply book a private transfer!

The advantages of this type of transportation are - no stress and no problems with language, price is known in advance. And believe or check out - it's not expensive at all! The car will be waiting for you in the right place at the right time. If necessary, your personal driver will be expecting you, holding a banner with your name.

You can book a ride with any service level - incl luxury car, transfer for the family with children or economy minivan for a tourist group for full day . The cost is fixed at the time of pre-order and never rises - either when the driver is waiting for the passenger, when the stop is necessary, or because of traffic jams.

Our choice and recommendation is i`WAY. This is one of the best companies in Russia, providing shuttle services. By the way, reservation a ride with i`WAY is available in almost any country. Remember this on your next trip!
This is an honest guide. Therefore, we do not recommend this service if your place of accommodation (or just pick-up point) is not too far from the attraction you are going to visit. In this case, it is much more better to order a regular taxi. But but if the distance is large, for example, departure point is airport or one of the suburbs(!), then a private transfer is really a convenient and profitable option.

So, if you need a reliable and inexpensive transfer from your hotel or any other location to Palace Bridge and back, then why not book this service right now? Check the cost - it is not expensive at all and often does not exceed the price of a regular taxicab!

The booking process is very simple! Coverage is not limited to airports, hotels and famous locations. The route is built in the Google Maps engine, wherever there are roads with street names and house numbers.
You can specify the name of a hotel or street in any language, with or without typos! Try it now!
Just in case, we indicate several most popular locations in St. Petersburg. Just copy and paste what you need into the booking form:

  • Admiralty Embankment 12 (palace bridge)
  • Hermitage Palace Square
  • Peterhof, Razvodnaya 9 (fountains)
  • Catherine Palace Pushkin
  • Pulkovo Airport LED
  • Railway Station Moskovskiy

NOTE. Make no mistake! If you order a shuttle FROM Palace Bridge by entering the address ADMIRALTY Emb., 12, (or in Russian - Адмиралтейская набережная, 12) your driver will be waiting for you at this place

Have questions? Answers are here

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