St. Petersburg’s World-Heritage-Listed city centre is one of the most awe-inspiring in Europe. Designed by Europe’s greatest architects, it was virtually untouched during Soviet times. They did however add a few hundred apartment monstrosities outside of town. The city has an enormous amount of individual tourist attractions which remain enchantingly beautiful and steeped in fascinating history.
Our tip:
The St.Petersburg City Card gives you discounts to many things this city has to offer, including museums, some restaurants, hotels, and shops - the full list can be found on the website and in the guidebook which comes with the card. Whether you are a visitor to the city with only a couple of days here or an expat wanting to get to know the ins and outs of this amazing city, the Petersburg Card is a great investment. The card is available in 2, 3, 5 and 7 day options for your convenience. More information here.
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This intern school, closely connected to Catherine’s Palace, was originally designed as a school for the younger members of the imperial family so that, as …
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The palace has had a fortunate history. Since Peter I’s time the palace hasn’t been rebuilt, though some damage has been done to the interior design. To date, …
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Chizhik Pizhik is probably the smallest tourist attraction in St. Petersburg. Little chizhik pizhik (Coming from the nursery rhyme, “Chizhik Pizhik where have …
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Red brick walls, glazed tiles and ornate decoration give this cathedral the immediately recognisable air of a medieval Moscow church – and yet it was only …
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The Catherine Park is made up of two parts: the Regular Park – Old Garden – and the Landscape (English) Park. The Old or Dutch Garden is said to have been …
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Originally named the Svyatogor, the Krassin has certainly left a long history in her wake. Built in Newcastle upon Tyne in England and launched in 1916, the …
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This park is an ideal place for a long stroll on a beautiful sunny day because it is not as popular among locals or tourists. Some parts of the parkland can …
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Catherine's Palace and the surrounding parks were created by Empresses Elizabeth and Catherine the Great. The palace, with its famous Amber Room, is an …
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The Menshikov Palace on Vasilyevsky Island was one of the very first buildings in St. Petersburg. The palace was founded in 1710 as a residence of St. …
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Mikhailovsky Garden is one of the rarest architectural landscape monuments of the 18th and the first 30 years of the 19th centuries; it is a unique mix of two …
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In the west, the fame of the Stroganov family largely revolves around their christening of a dish comprised of cream and brandy. They were, however, at one …
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The view over the city from this blue unique cathedral is worth the climb to the top of one of the bell-towers. Smolny, once the centre-piece of a convent …
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The Marble Palace has long been a centre for cultural exploits in the capital. It was built in 1785 by Antonio Rinaldi for Ekaterina II’s favorite Graph …
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The history of St. Michael's Castle goes back to 1797 when construction of an imperial residence in the historic center of St. Petersburg began. By 1801 the …
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This Moscow-style church with richly coloured onion domes looks a bit out of place in the European centre of St. Petersburg, but it’s one of the city’s most …
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Fully restored inside and out, St. Isaac’s is one of the world’s largest and most ornate cathedrals. The interior is adorned with gold trim, mosaics and …
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The Fortress is the cradle of the city and St. Petersburg’s first settlement. Now a tourist complex, it houses the famous Cathedral of the Saint Apostles Peter …
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A pioneer in loft design and one of the largest exhibition spaces in St. Petersburg, Etagi has been occupying the former Smolninsky Bread Factory since 2007. …
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One of the world’s finest collections is on display in the magnificently restored Shuvalov Palace, just a couple of minutes’ walk from Nevsky Prospekt. Pride …
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Exhibition complex of the State Hermitage. The Winter Palace of Peter the Great is a unique architectural monument of the first quarter of the 18th century. …
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Directly on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, there is the favorite suburban palace of Peter the Great - Monplaisir (meaning “my delight" in French). The …
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This museum shows the history of the Russian and Soviet Navy, from the time of Peter the Great until the present. Its exhibits include uniforms, flags and even …
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The General Staff Building is home to one of the most celebrated and popular parts of the Hermitage's collection - impressionists and post-impressionists. The …
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When Peter the Great arrived to supervise the construction of the Peter and Paul Fortress and his new city, he needed a place to stay. So, in three days …
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The Mikhailovsky Palace is the traditional epicentre of the Russian Museum, built in 1825. Located within the historic centre of St. Petersburg, it is a fine …
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Even after Putin leaves the Presidential office, this palace will always be known as the “Palace of Putin”. The immense and costly restoration works were …
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The Grand Palace at Peterhof was designed to be the centerpiece of Peterhof. Beige and white, the palace is majestic without being overwhelming and provides …
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The City Tourist Information Centre was established in 2000. A range of tourist information and advice is available at its offices. If thieves have picked your …
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Erarta Museum is the biggest private contemporary art museum in Russia and definitely one of its most exciting. The spectacularly restored five story building …
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A very cute monument has appeared in St. Petersburg’s Izmailovsky garden on the banks of the Fontanka river, dedicated to the spirit of the city’s older …
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Menshikov commissioned architects Giovanni Maria Fontana and Gottfried Schädel to build his residence from 1710 to 1727. The central part of the Palace is …
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The Pushkin Country House Museum was opened in 1958 in Pushkin in a one-storied wooden country house which has preserved its original architectural shape up to …
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The palace and park ensemble Alexandria was a favorite summer vacation spot of four generations of the Romanov dynasty. It adjoins to the eastern border of the …
