The author of numerous books on the history of St. Petersburg presents another fascinating study of the sights of the city on the Neva. The publication consists of stories about the history of architectural masterpieces - the most famous mansions - and their brilliant creators, about the facades and unique interiors of buildings; about the fate of their owners - representatives of famous families who left a bright mark on the history of St. Petersburg and Russia. The book has serious educational and artistic value, it was created on the basis of accurate scientific data, archival materials, memoirs and will be useful to everyone who is interested in history, architecture and cultural heritage of St. Petersburg.