Singer House (House of Books) is an Art Nouveau building on Nevsky with tower and globe (1904). City's largest bookstore. Cafe on 2nd floor with view of Kazan Cathedral. VKontakte office was here. Daily 9-23. Metro Nevsky Prospekt opposite.
Free entry, purchases optional
Evening when building is illuminated
Metro Nevsky Prospekt, 1 min walk. Directly opposite Kazan Cathedral.
Gorgeous Art Nouveau architecture with globe-topped tower. Browse books (many in English), enjoy cafe on upper floor with panoramic Nevsky Prospekt views.
Building exterior at night, or cafe window view of Kazan Cathedral
Useful tips for visiting Singer House (Dom Knigi)
Cafe upstairs has best views - order coffee and watch Nevsky life. Great for postcards and souvenirs.
Metro Nevsky Prospekt, 1 min walk. Directly opposite Kazan Cathedral.
Gorgeous Art Nouveau architecture with globe-topped tower. Browse books (many in English), enjoy cafe on upper floor with panoramic Nevsky Prospekt views.
Building exterior at night, or cafe window view of Kazan Cathedral
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