The title complex [Sr3(pda)2(Hpda)2(H2O)2]n·2nH2O(H2pda = pyridine-2,6-dicar- boxylic acid) has been prepared under solvothermal conditions. It has been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, IR and elemental analysis. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 10.3795(8), b = 9.2225(7), c = 18.5726(14) , β = 104.377(2)o, V = 1722.2(2) 3, C28H22N4O20Sr3, Mr = 997.36, Z = 2, Dc = 1.923 g/cm3, μ = 4.722 mm-1, F(000) = 984, the final R = 0.0269 and wR = 0.0538. This complex possesses a 3-D structure which is constructed from 1-D chain motifs linked by carboxylate groups. The luminescent property of the title complex has been investigated.