Saint Petersburg City Duma & Observation Deck

Здание Думы

Established in 1785. The Neoclassical headquarters of the Duma were erected on the main city avenue, Nevsky Prospekt, between 1784 and 1787. The famous Italianate tower was added in 1799–1804. In 1847–52, the edifice was rebuilt in the Neo-Renaissance style. Two more floors were added to the building in 1913–14. A spacious central hall of the City Duma was frequently let to host high-profile social events. Its distinctive tower can still be seen the whole length of Nevsky Prospekt after the crossing with Fontanka River. Observation deck at 47 m height.

• outdoors
• viewpoint

Address

Nevsky Prospect, 31/ Ul.Dumskaya (Думская ул.), 34

Getting there

opposite Gostiny Dvor and Grand Hotel Europe

Price

Observation deck: RUB 300-500, depending on time

Website

dumatower.ru (opens in a new tab)