Historical Center of St. Petersburg
The central part of Saint Petersburg which includes historical streets and houses,
avenues, squares, palaces and memorials.
The Hermitage and Winter Palace
This is one of the most famous St. Petersburg attractions.
It had been the winter residence for emperors of Russia since the end of the 18th century till the revolution of 1917.
The Hermtage, one of the biggest museums of the world, is in the same architectural ensemble.
Peter and Paul Fortress
Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of St. Petersburg,
which was founded by Peter the Great during the Northern War at the beginning
of the 18th century.
St. Isaac's Cathedral
St. Isaac's Cathedral is the biggest Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg.
It dates back to the first half of the 19th century.
Kazan Cathedral
Kazan Cathedral is located in Nevsky prospect. It was built at the beginning
of the 19th century as a symbol of the victory over Napoleon.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is an Orthodox memorial cathedral,
one of the St. Petersburg museums and a monument of Russian architecture.
It is located in the historical center of St. Petersburg.
Russian Museum
The Russian Museum is one of the most famous St. Petersburg museums.
It was founded at the end of the 19th century by the emperor Nicholas II
as a museum of art, culture and history.
Cruiser "Aurora"
One of the most well known battleships of Russia, which became a symbol of the October Revolution of 1917.
It is a part of Naval Museum.
Smolny Convent
One of the monasteries located in the historical center of St. Petersburg on the embankment of the Neva river.
Icebreaker Krasin
The legendary Icebreaker Krasin was built at the beginning of the 20th century and participated in many
research and rescue expeditions in the Arctic area.
Yusupov Palace
Yusupov Palace is one of the most magnificent mansions in St. Petersburg.
It is located on the Moika river embankment and it
belonged to one of the wealthiest noble family in the Russian Empire - the Yusupovs.
Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo)
Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo) is a town located in the vicinity of St. Petersburg.
It is famous for its beautiful Catherine's Palace and the Amber Room and Catherine's Park.
Peterhof (Petrodvorets)
Peterhof (Petrodvorets) is a former summer residence of Russian Tzars.
Peterhof Park and fountains are particulary beautiful.
Pavlovsk
The town of Pavlovsk is located 26 kilometers to the south of Saint Petersburg. It hosts
historical Palace and Park.
Kronstadt
The town of Kronstadt is located 40 kilometers from Saint Petersburg on
the Island of Kotlin in the Gulf of Finland and it is famous for its naval history.
