Live webcam overlooking the Griboyedov Canal in St. Petersburg.
The lens offers a picturesque view of the waterway, as well as ancient architectural monuments of the Northern capital. Thanks to high quality and real-time broadcast, everyone can admire this amazing city from anywhere in the country and the world.
One of the most visited places in St. Petersburg, whose webcams can be viewed online on this site, is Palace Square.
Its center is decorated with the Alexander Column, which is crowned with the figure of an angel trampling a snake. It was erected after the victory over Napoleonic France. According to some experts, the face of the angel has a portrait resemblance to the face of Alexander I. And the snake, which the angel tramples with a cross, looks like Napoleon.
Here, on Palace Square, there is the famous Winter Palace, which served as the main residence of the Russian emperors and today is part of the Hermitage museum complex.
The collection of works of art that the walls of the Winter Palace keep is so huge that, according to estimates, even if each exhibit is viewed for 1 minute, the tour will take several years. However, to get a general idea of the life of tsarist Russia in the 18th-20th centuries, 2-3 hours is enough. During this time, you can see the famous masterpieces of the Renaissance and Enlightenment, examples of ancient Egyptian and ancient art, antique furniture and decor. The main part of the collection is located on the first and second floors of the palace.
Next to the Winter Palace is the General Staff Building, which today houses a large collection of 20th-century paintings.
From here you can quickly get to the famous St. Petersburg Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. In order to properly feel the true spirit of this ancient city, it is recommended to walk from the palace to the temple courtyards. Their unusual layout will be an excellent backdrop for atmospheric photos.
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood was built at the site of the death of Alexander II by order of his heir. Inside, a fragment of the pavement is still preserved, where the emperor received a mortal blow as a result of an assassination attempt. Here, within the walls of the ancient shrine, the largest collection of mosaic panels in the country is kept. Many people compare the Savior on Blood in St. Petersburg with the Intercession Cathedral in Moscow. This is mainly due to the bright domes and colorful decor.
Fans of Russian fine art should definitely visit the Russian Museum. Here you can see the originals of such famous paintings as "Barge Haulers on the Volga", "The Ninth Wave", "The Last Day of Pompeii" and many other masterpieces of outstanding masters.
If, for now, a trip to the Northern capital of Russia is not included in the plans, you can get to know this unique city better if you watch the webcams of St. Petersburg online.