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    Unusual and abandoned places in the Leningrad region

    Unusual and abandoned places in the Leningrad region
    Starts from

    Saint Petersburg

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    7

    Duration

    9 hrs 20 min

    Length

    114 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Saint Petersburg

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    9 hrs 20 min

    Length

    114 mi

    • Adventure
    • 🎅 Winter Trips
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    Anna Semochkina

    Anna Semochkina

    Travel Expert

    • Count down the time until the next end of the world.
    • Solve the mystery of the Volkovica Tower.
    • Visit the Hannibals.
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    An unusual journey through the abandoned places of the Leningrad region awaits you. You will glance at the Hannibal estate, see the monument to Arina Rodionovna and try to solve the mystery of the end of the world with the help of the fairy tale giant's head. You will also have an opportunity to unravel the legend of Volkovitsa Tower.
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    • Adventure
    • 🎅 Winter Trips
    An unusual journey through the abandoned places of the Leningrad region awaits you. You will glance at the Hannibal estate, see the monument to Arina Rodionovna and try to solve the mystery of the end of the world with the help of the fairy tale giant's head. You will also have an opportunity to unravel the legend of Volkovitsa Tower.
    Translated by
    Anna Semochkina

    Anna Semochkina

    Travel Expert

    • Count down the time until the next end of the world.
    • Solve the mystery of the Volkovica Tower.
    • Visit the Hannibals.
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    Day Itinerary

    7 Activities
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    Day 1

    114 mi

    Mysteries of ancient estates

    Your day will start in Sergievka Park, where you will meet the sleeping giant. After that, head to the Volkovitsa manor to uncover their secrets.
    Closer to lunch you can stop by Pushkin's great-grandfather Hannibal.
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    09:0045 min

    Sergievka Park

    Here you will find a mysterious stone head looking out of the ground. The sculptor of this monument is not exactly known, the only clue is the work done by F. Brower. According to the author's idea, the head was to depict a Russian warrior in an Orthodox helmet. According to one of the legends, it is known that once upon a time there was a spring above the head. After it has run out, the "warrior" began to grow in the ground. If it grows fully, the end of the world will come.
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    24.6 mi
    40 min
    10:3545 min

    Усадьба Волковицы

    Another unusual abandoned place, around which various legends walk. You will have to solve the mystery of the ancient half-destroyed tower on your own. The tower itself is a bit deep in Volkovitsy village, you can walk to it through the park on its main alley.
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    26.4 mi
    50 min
    12:1030 min

    Церковь Святой Троицы

    The ruins of the church are very much like a Greek temple. Walk around and take unusual photos.
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    31.1 mi
    50 min
    13:301 hr

    Суйда

    The birthplace of Pushkin's great-grandfather. The story of Abram Petrovich Hannibal in this new museum introduces the life of the main Hannibal patrimony in the Pskov region at its very source. The estate is open for you from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. You can sign up for excursions through the contacts indicated on site.
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    8.7 mi
    20 min
    14:5045 min

    Часы

    For lunch you'll find a small Pan-Asian-style café with a decoration reminiscent of an old bohemian apartment. In the design, as the name suggests, a huge number of different watches, books and photos on the wall.
    If you wish you can reserve a table by phone +7 (921) 325-46-06.
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    12.5 mi
    40 min
    16:1515 min

    Verevskaya Vodovzvodnaya Bashnya Inka

    Another unusual abandoned structure is the Inka Verevskaya Water Tower, covered with shell splinters. The history of the tower dates back to the beginning of the XVIII century - the time of Catherine I, when the first canals started to be laid for the summer residence of emperors.
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    11.5 mi
    30 min
    17:251 hr 30 min

    Хлебниковъ трактиръ

    And finally, you will find a traditional restaurant for dinner, where you can relax and enjoy Russian cuisine.
    You can make a reservation by calling +7 (812) 941-67-22.
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