Gorgeous views from all over hit you as you walk along the canals. This is a perfect way to explore the surroundings of St. Petersburg.

For those who are visiting the city for the first time, boat trips along 94 rivers and canals of St Petersburg give an amazing opportunity to see all major historic buildings and sites in a couple of hours. It’s nice to start from the corner...More

This is city is called Venice of the North for a good reason, and this embankment only adds to the mixture. Amazing architecture all around.

We passed along this lovely are on our river trip, we were able to see the many colourful bridges and we were even followed by a young man who stopped and waved at each bridge whilst running along the embankment.

Pleasant buildings line the Moyka River embankments and a boat trip is the most pleasant a way to see it. Palaces from the 1700's line the banks. Our guide told us that in the 1800's the water quality was deemed so poor and muddy that...More

There is always something nice about walking alongside water. There are many building to appreciate, along the bank, with many cafes to visit.

Walking up and Down the embankment during my 3 month stay in St. petersburg was like a trip back in time. This really is the "old world". The Russians display so much heritage and style in the details of their buildings.