Anichkov Palace
Palace 19th-century palace on Nevsky Prospekt, city landmark
On St Petersburg’s Nevsky Prospect beside the Anichkov Bridge, Anichkov Palace presents ornate façades and hosts cultural exhibitions; tourists include it on walks through the city centre.
How to Get to Anichkov Palace #
Anichkov Palace is on Nevsky Prospekt in central Saint Petersburg, within easy walking distance from Admiralteyskaya and Nevsky Prospekt metro stations. It can be reached on foot from many central attractions.
Tips for Visiting Anichkov Palace #
- Try to visit during an exhibition at the palace; the interiors host temporary shows and period rooms that reveal aristocratic life in St. Petersburg.
- Combine with a stroll over the Anichkov Bridge and Nevsky Prospekt to see how the palace sits within the city's 18th-19th century urban parade route.
- Check opening times - parts of the palace have been used by municipal institutions and access can be limited.
Best Time to Visit Anichkov Palace #
Summer (White Nights) is a popular time; spring and autumn are mellower for museum visits.
Weather & Climate near Anichkov Palace #
Anichkov Palace's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (701 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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