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Nevsky Prospekt looking northwest toward the spire atop the Admiralty, St. Petersburg.
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Nevsky Prospekt

avenue, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Nevsky Prospekt looking northwest toward the spire atop the Admiralty, St. Petersburg.
Nevsky Prospekt looking northwest toward the spire atop the Admiralty, St. Petersburg.

Nevsky Prospekt is the main thoroughfare of Saint Petersburg, Russia, and is considered the city's center. This grand avenue stretches southeast from the Admiralty, crossing rivers and canals, and is lined with majestic architecture, palaces, and churches. Notable landmarks along Nevsky Prospekt include the Kazan Cathedral, the Stroganov and Anichkov palaces, and the Gostiny Dvor department store. The avenue is also a vibrant hub with numerous restaurants, cafes, and theaters. At its eastern end lies Alexander Nevsky Square, adjacent to the Alexander Nevsky Abbey and historic cemeteries.12

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