The Griboedov Canal, stretching five kilometers, was built in Saint Petersburg over 25 years. Many architectural monuments line its banks, including the Church of the Savior on Blood, erected in memory of Alexander II, who was killed in a terrorist attack.

The canal starts from Repin Square in the southwest of the city, passes by the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory and Sennaya Square, crosses Gorokhovaya Street, Voznesensky and Lermontovsky Prospects, as well as Rimsky-Korsakov Prospect, and ends at the Moika River near Mars Field. There are 21 bridges along the canal, and its maximum width is 32 meters.

The canal was constructed to protect the city from the flooding of the Neva River. In 1777, the water level rose by 321 cm, which led to the start of works to strengthen the city. The canal has undergone several name changes: initially named the Horse Yard Canal, then the Catherine Canal, and since 1923, named after the writer Alexander Griboedov.

The history of the canal dates back to the 18th century when the Kriushka River was connected to the Moika. Catherine II insisted on preserving the winding riverbed, which is why the canal has many bends. Works to deepen and frame the canal with granite were carried out from 1764 to 1790 under the guidance of engineers Nazimov, Bauer, and Borisov.

The Griboedov Canal was the first to receive a granite finish, after which the Moika and Fontanka were decorated. All decorative elements were manufactured at Russian factories, and wooden bridges were replaced with cast-iron and stone ones. Thanks to these works, heavy barges could navigate the canal.

Several times, the possibility of filling in the canal was considered, but these projects were rejected. The canal was partially blocked during the construction of the Church of the Savior on Blood. In the early 20th century, a metro project along the canal was discussed, but it turned out to be too expensive.

Along the canal are attractions such as the Church of the Savior on Blood, the Benois Wing of the Russian Museum, the Singer Company building, Kazan Cathedral, and others. There are 159 buildings towering along the canal, many of which have historical significance.

Dozens of bridges span the canal, including architectural masterpieces. Among them are the Triple Bridge, the Bank Suspension Bridge, and the Lion Bridge. A special place is occupied by Semimostie, where you can see seven bridges and make a wish.

The Griboedov Canal is one of the most picturesque places in Saint Petersburg. The houses along the embankment have preserved their historical appearance, and a walk along the canal allows you to see the city through the eyes of Pushkin and Dostoevsky.