City Hall Tower
Nevsky pr., 33
"There is no better point to survey St. Petersburg and its environs," wrote Heinrich Christian von Reimers, author of the book "St. Petersburg at the End of its First Century," about the observation deck of the Duma Tower back in 1805. More than two hundred years later, little has changed: the Duma Tower remains the main dominant of Nevsky Prospect, and from its height an unforgettable panorama of the brilliant northern capital opens up.
The Duma Tower is the most attractive point of Nevsky Prospect. The famous silhouette cuts through the strict line of formal facades, declaring the special role of the tower in city life. Dates and business meetings are arranged at its foot. All the adjacent blocks live by the time shown by the hands of the tower clock. An architectural monument, a utilitarian structure that has changed many functions over two centuries, an art object - and during the winter holidays, the main decoration of the main thoroughfare - the Duma Tower is multifaceted, amazing and mysterious.
Until recently, it was difficult to visit the inside of the legendary building. Now everyone has this opportunity. Moreover, we are happy to invite you to the observation deck of the Duma Tower! An incredible view of the historical center of St. Petersburg opens up from a height of 47 meters. Do you want to feel the rich rhythm of city life, feel its pulse and living breath? Take a look at St. Petersburg from above! The Duma Tower is the most important city landmark. From here, everything is in full view: luxurious palace complexes, grandiose cathedral domes, busy shopping intersections and, of course, an incredible panorama of the city's main thoroughfare.
When climbing to the observation deck, you can see the exhibits displayed inside the building. They tell about how the architectural appearance and purpose of the Duma Tower changed, how its façade was decorated on various significant dates. Part of the exhibit is dedicated to city government in Russia from the time of Catherine the Great to the revolutionary year of 1917, the development of urban economy and the improvement of St. Petersburg in the 19th and early 20th centuries.