8 Activities
Unusual and mysterious places in the Leningrad region
Starts from
Saint Petersburg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
8
Duration
10 hrs
Length
117 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Saint Petersburg
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
10 hrs
Length
117 mi
- Unusual Locations
Anna Semochkina
Travel Expert
- Find the head of a stone giant.
- Uncover the mystery of the Volkovica Tower.
- Visit abandoned manor houses.
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Do you think that the perfect romantic weekend is to travel together to unconventional places in search of interesting locations and photo opportunities? Then this itinerary is for you!
In the morning, you'll go to Sergievka Park in search of the mysterious stone giant, then explore inside and outside the two ancient towers, admire the slipping beauty of the crumbling Trinity Church and the manor, which belonged to the merchant Eliseev family.
In the morning, you'll go to Sergievka Park in search of the mysterious stone giant, then explore inside and outside the two ancient towers, admire the slipping beauty of the crumbling Trinity Church and the manor, which belonged to the merchant Eliseev family.
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- Unusual Locations
Do you think that the perfect romantic weekend is to travel together to unconventional places in search of interesting locations and photo opportunities? Then this itinerary is for you!
In the morning, you'll go to Sergievka Park in search of the mysterious stone giant, then explore inside and outside the two ancient towers, admire the slipping beauty of the crumbling Trinity Church and the manor, which belonged to the merchant Eliseev family.
In the morning, you'll go to Sergievka Park in search of the mysterious stone giant, then explore inside and outside the two ancient towers, admire the slipping beauty of the crumbling Trinity Church and the manor, which belonged to the merchant Eliseev family.
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Anna Semochkina
Travel Expert
- Find the head of a stone giant.
- Uncover the mystery of the Volkovica Tower.
- Visit abandoned manor houses.
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Day Itinerary
8 Activities
Day 1
117 mi
Mysteries of old estates
Meet the sleeping giant, have your photo taken in front of a temple resembling ancient ruins and explore the castle manor.
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09:2030 min
Nature Monument "Park Sergievka"
Here you will find a mysterious stone head peeking out of the ground. The sculptor of this monument is not known, the only clue is that it was designed by F. Brower. According to the author's idea the head was supposed to depict a Russian warrior in an orthodox helmet.
According to one of the legends, there used to be a spring above the head that fed the stone giant. After the spring dried up, the "warrior" began to grow into the ground.
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24.5 mi
40 min
10:3515 min
Усадьба Волковицы
A mill, a landlord's lighthouse or a defensive structure? It's up to you to solve the mystery of an ancient, dilapidated tower.
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26.4 mi
50 min
11:4030 min
Ruiny Tserkovi Svyatoy Troitsy
Today the preserved fragment of Trinity Church looks more like the ruins of ancient buildings. More than a century ago there was a prosperous manor of the nobility on the now vacant site. Alas, only the brick pillars in place of the gates have been preserved.
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24.6 mi
50 min
13:0030 min
Manor AG Eliseev
The manor, which looks like a fairy tale castle, belonged to the family of the merchant Eliseev. Today it is in disrepair, but it does not lose its charm.
It is free to enter the territory, and you can explore the building from the inside, but be careful: time and weather do not spare the old structures.
It is free to enter the territory, and you can explore the building from the inside, but be careful: time and weather do not spare the old structures.
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17.9 mi
40 min
14:101 hr
Zakryto
For lunch, check out the cozy cafe, decorated like an old bohemian apartment. The design features a huge number of different clocks, books, and photos on the walls.
If you wish you can book a table by phone +7 (921) 325-46-06.
If you wish you can book 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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10 mi
25 min
17:0045 min
Kitayskaya Derevnya
Sometimes you can find something new even in familiar places. Walk through the "Chinese" part of Alexandrovsky Park to the half-destroyed theater and bridge, guarded by small but very serious dragons.
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2 mi
10 min
18:002 hrs
Трактиръ «Хлебниковъ»
The trip is coming to an end; it's time to discuss the impressions of the day and review the pictures you took. For dinner, stop by a traditional restaurant where you can relax and enjoy Russian cuisine.
You can reserve a table by calling +7 (812) 941-67-22.
You can reserve a table by calling +7 (812) 941-67-22.
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