Quay with Sphinxes
Amusement Park Riverside embankment in Saint Petersburg adorned with sphinx statues.
A Neva embankment in St. Petersburg lined with two Egyptian sphinxes brought from Thebes in the 1830s; visitors see the statues, stroll riverfront promenades and photograph the university and river vistas.
The Quay with Sphinxes is a riverside display of two ancient Egyptian sphinx statues mounted on the University Embankment of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg. The statues are antiquities brought to the city in the 19th century.
The sphinxes were acquired and transported to Saint Petersburg in the 19th century and installed on the embankment where they have remained as a decorative and historic feature of the riverfront. They date from ancient Egypt and are among several Egyptian artifacts placed in European cities during that period.
Sited on the University Embankment along the Neva in central Saint Petersburg, close to the Academy of Arts and other well-known cultural institutions.
- Antiquity: Two ancient Egyptian sphinx statues, each carved from single blocks of stone and roughly three millennia old, sit on the river embankment.
- Placement: Brought to Saint Petersburg in the 19th century and placed on the University Embankment as an urban riverside landmark.
How to Get to Quay with Sphinxes #
The sphinxes are on the Universitetskaya Embankment in central St. Petersburg, a short walk from Nevsky Prospekt and the Palace Bridge. Metro: Admiralteyskaya or Vasileostrovskaya stations with a moderate walk.
Tips for Visiting Quay with Sphinxes #
- See the sphinxes at dawn or dusk for flattering light and fewer tourists on the Neva embankments.
- Walk the University (Universitetskaya) Embankment to view the sphinxes in context with the Academy of Arts and the Neva River.
- Watch for local students and artists who often sketch and gather on the quay - it's a living urban stage.
Best Time to Visit Quay with Sphinxes #
Summer and the White Nights are atmospheric; early morning and late evening light are best for photography.
Weather & Climate near Quay with Sphinxes #
Quay with Sphinxes'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 (668 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month 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 (41 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 (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (41 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 (65 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 79 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. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 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 (71 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 (58 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 (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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