Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg

Nevsky Prospect is the main street of the city and one of the most beautiful streets of Europe. Laid out in the early days of the city it was first known as the "Great Perspective Road" running 4.5km (3 miles) from Alexander Nevsky Monastery to the Admiralty. Nevsky Prospect is the focus of cultural, social and religious life of St. Petersburg. Here you can find churches of various denominations, some of the world's largest museums, theatres, libraries, hotels, numerous boutiques and stores, popular restaurants, and night clubs.