Field of Mars is a former military parade ground, now a park with Eternal Flame (first in USSR, 1957). Heroes of 1917 revolutions are buried here. Huge lawn, lime tree alleys. Open 24/7, free. Near Summer Garden and Church on Spilled Blood. Metro Nevsky Prospekt.
Evening in White Nights season
Metro Gostiny Dvor, 10 min walk. Between Summer Garden and Trinity Bridge.
Wide open green space, Eternal Flame memorial (first in Russia, 1957), views to Mikhailovsky Castle. Popular spot for locals relaxing.
Eternal Flame with Mikhailovsky Castle in background
Open 24/7, free entry. Historic park in central St. Petersburg. Revolutionary memorial. Eternal flame. Near Summer Garden, Mikhailovsky Castle. Especially beautiful in spring (lilacs).
Useful tips for visiting Field of Mars
Combine with Summer Garden next door. White Nights crowds gather here to watch drawbridges.
Metro Gostiny Dvor, 10 min walk. Between Summer Garden and Trinity Bridge.
Wide open green space, Eternal Flame memorial (first in Russia, 1957), views to Mikhailovsky Castle. Popular spot for locals relaxing.
Eternal Flame with Mikhailovsky Castle in background
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