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.
Anichkov Palace at a Glance#
Address: Anichkov Palace, Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg, Russia
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -4° | -12° | 41 mm | overcast | 98% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -3° | -12° | 31 mm | overcast | 98% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 44 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 1° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Very Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 18.2h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.5h |
| August | Good | 13° - 20° | 16° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 73 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 78 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 2° | -5° | 59 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -2° | -10° | 50 mm | overcast | 98% | 4.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
