The Siege of Leningrad is one of the most tragic periods in the history of the city, when it seemed that there was no hope. But the fortitude of Leningraders and their resilience made it possible to preserve the northern capital and restore it in a short time.
If you are planning a trip to St. Petersburg, take a day to study not the pre-revolutionary history of the city, but the military history. After all, the city and its surroundings still preserve evidence of that time.
In this article we will tell you how to choose a hotel in St. Petersburg and create a walking route through the monuments of besieged Leningrad.
1. Location
It is recommended to choose a hotel in the city center or near historical sites to minimize travel time.
2. Infrastructure
When choosing a hotel, pay attention to the availability of the necessary amenities - restaurants, Wi-Fi, room service - to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
3. Reviews
Study reviews of other guests about the hotel to evaluate the real quality of service and services.
1. State Memorial Museum of the Defense and Siege of Leningrad (Solyanoy Lane, 9)
The museum, dedicated to the defense and siege of Leningrad, appeared already in 1946, and the first exhibition items here were captured items of the German occupiers.
In 2019, the exhibition was updated, but the museum’s collection still consists of household items of Leningraders, photographs and archival documents, and military trophies.
2. Traction substation No. 11 (Fontanka River embankment, 3a)
Continue the route along the embankment of the Fontanka River and cross the Panteleimonovsky Bridge to the left bank to house 3a.
Here is the Blockadnaya substation, which provided the operation of the tram - the only working public transport in Leningrad at that time.
3. Memorial inscription on Nevsky Prospekt
Head to Nevsky Prospekt - it stores many evidence of wartime Leningrad.
At the beginning of the avenue, on the wall of building 14, there is an inscription in large white letters on a blue background: “Citizens! During shelling, this side of the street is the most dangerous.”
The most vulnerable and dangerous was the northern part of the street. It often came under fire, because the Germans at that time were in the south and southwest of the city.
Visiting places associated with besieged Leningrad requires special respect and attention to the historical past of the city. A walking route through these monuments will help you understand the heroism and resilience of the inhabitants of Leningrad during the difficult years of the war.
Choose the Teatralnaya Ploshchad hotel in St. Petersburg to quickly get to the monuments of besieged Leningrad and study the history of the city without spending a lot of time traveling on public transport.
