Suvorov Monument (Saint Petersburg) Monument
Bronze equestrian statue commemorating General Suvorov
Bronze monument to General Alexander Suvorov in central Saint Petersburg, commonly photographed by visitors exploring nearby historical streets, military museums and city squares.
Suvorov Monument (Saint Petersburg) at a Glance#
Address: Suvorov Square (Suvorova pl.), Saint Petersburg, Russia
Hours: Open access (public square)
Admission: Free
How to Get to Suvorov Monument (Saint Petersburg)#
Suvorov Monument sits on Suvorov Square in central Saint Petersburg, a short walk from Liteyny Prospekt and the Neva embankment. Nearest metro stations include Chernyshevskaya and Mayakovskaya, each a 10-15 minute walk depending on route.
Because the monument is in a public square, there are no entry requirements or hours beyond those of the city streets.
Tips for Visiting Suvorov Monument (Saint Petersburg)#
- Visit at dawn or dusk for softer light on the bronze figure and fewer tour groups.
- Combine the monument with a walk along the nearby Moika and a coffee at a local café-Suvorov's square is terse and metropolitan.
- Pay attention to plaques-the monument's installation and later movements reflect Soviet-era decisions about public memory.
Best Time to Visit Suvorov Monument (Saint Petersburg)#
The Suvorov Monument is an outdoor public sculpture on Suvorov Square in Saint Petersburg-easy to visit year-round though summer and late spring offer the most comfortable walking weather.
Weather & Climate near Suvorov Monument (Saint Petersburg)#
Suvorov Monument (Saint Petersburg)'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 (658 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -4° | -12° | 40 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° | 39 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 8° | 1° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Very Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 18.2h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.5h |
| August | Good | 13° - 20° | 16° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 69 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 71 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 2° | -5° | 57 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -2° | -10° | 49 mm | overcast | 98% | 4.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
