Gostiny Dvor was a great bazaar in the commercial heart of St Petersburg early in the 18th century.It has suffered its ups and downs over the years, none worse than when it was hit by German artillery during the siege of Leningrad and sustained fire damage. But today it is a fine landmark of the Nevsky Prospekt and a focul point for people to meet and traders to pedal their services on its forecourt.
It comprises two galleries, one above the other which completely circumnavigate the building. It makes for leisurely strolling, shaded from the summer sun and from the upper gallery there are fine views onto the Nevsky and other adlacent streets.There is a very informal cafe there which sells coffee and beer and this was invaluable to me as a hassle free place to do my Russian homework in the late afternoon.Inside the store offers the whole range of goods one would expect of a modern department store with the useful facility of a secure cash machine.
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