Why go
English Embankment rewards attention to scale, orientation, and setting. The English Embankment ( Англи́йская на́бережная) or English Quay is a street along the Neva River in Central Saint Petersburg. Before leaving, compare one close detail of English Embankment with its broadest public view.
What to look for
- English Embankment: Notice the first profile that appears on arrival.
- English Embankment: Study the junctions between structure, sculpture, and decoration.
- English Embankment: Turn toward the neighboring monuments to read the full ensemble.
The full story
The English Embankment ( Англи́йская на́бережная) or English Quay is a street along the Neva River in Central Saint Petersburg. It has been historically one of the most fashionable streets in Saint Petersburg. The English Embankment spans between the New Admiralty Canal, and the Decembrists Square, where it becomes the Admiralty Embankment. The English Embassy and church The English Embankment was built between 1763 and 1767. It is named after the former English (British) Embassy and the English church that was located at No48, the building is now occupied by the Travel and Sightseeing Bureau. The English church was built in 1814 and 1815 to a design by Giacomo Quarenghi, it is preserved as architectural landmark. The interior of the English church is highlighted with marble, historic paintings, and boasts a large pipe organ - the only English organ existing in Russia. The last English (British) Ambassador left in 1918, after the Russian Revolution.
Useful to know
- Walk English Embankment in daylight, then compare its outline with Vasilievsky Island.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
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