St. Petersburg's canals once played an important role in preventing flooding, and although they still hold back water, they are now mainly used for transport and enjoying wonderful cruises on the Neva.
The canal system stretches for more than 300 kilometers, crossed by hundreds of bridges (both pedestrian and transport). The two most famous water arteries are the Griboyedov Canal and the Winter Canal. It flows into the Griboedov Canal under 21 bridges and next to the city's most famous landmarks, including the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. The shortest canal in the city, the Winter Canal, belongs to the Winter Palace and the Hermitage Theater.
Both small and large boats are available for canal cruising, some offering food, live music or special English-language tours, including special itineraries to see the drawbridges, which open at midnight.

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