Palace Square in Saint Petersburg

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Palace Square in Saint Petersburg | Journest 2026

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Музей Фаберже Музей в Санкт‑Петербурге

Palace Square

Palace Square is Russia's main square, 8 hectares. Winter Palace, General Staff Building with arch, Alexander Column (47.5m, 600 tons granite). Site of 1917 storming and siege concerts. 24/7 access, free. Metro Admiralteyskaya.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Dec 26, 2025

Entrance Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

Evening for illumination, early morning for photos without crowds

Crowd Level

High — many people

How to Get There

Metro Admiralteyskaya, 5 min walk. Or walk from Nevsky Prospekt.

What to Expect

Vast open square with the 47.5m Alexander Column at center. Winter Palace on one side, curved General Staff Building on other. Major events and concerts held here.

Best Photo Spot

From arch of General Staff Building looking at Winter Palace

When to Visit

Best Time

DecJanFeb

Good Time

MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

Connectivity & Services

Wi-Fi

Not available

Charging

No outlets

Mobile signal

Excellent

Wheelchair access

Accessible

Facilities & Services

Nearby restrooms

Cafe

Working Hours

24 hours

Note

St. Petersburg's main square, 24/7 free access. Winter Palace (Hermitage), Alexander Column, General Staff Building. 5.4 hectares. Festival and concert venue.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Palace Square

Visit at night when beautifully illuminated. New Year's celebrations are spectacular here.

Metro Admiralteyskaya, 5 min walk. Or walk from Nevsky Prospekt.

Vast open square with the 47.5m Alexander Column at center. Winter Palace on one side, curved General Staff Building on other. Major events and concerts held here.

From arch of General Staff Building looking at Winter Palace

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

2°

86%13 м/с

Today

4°1°

Tomorrow

4°1°

Sat

7°1°

Sun

10°4°

Mon

10°4°

Tue

7°1°

Wed

11°1°

-3°

-8°Jan

-3°

-9°Feb

2°

-4°Mar

9°

2°Apr

16°

7°May

20°

12°Jun

23°

15°Jul

21°

13°Aug

15°

9°Sep

9°

4°Oct

2°

-2°Nov

-2°

-6°Dec

What else to see

Interesting places nearby