Russia Saint Petersburg city, Peter and Paul fortress guided tour

Itinerary

Sightseeing city tour of St.Petersburg

To get the first idea of ​​St. Petersburg, to feel the spirit of the ancient city, you should go through its historical center, where each building keeps secrets and mysteries.

Hermitage

The largest collection of the best examples of world art is located in the Winter Palace. This is the former winter residence of the imperial family, the powerful Romanovs. The magnificent building of the Winter Palace was erected in the style of magnificent baroque with elements of rococo in the interior. Today, the Hermitage exhibits are represented by 3 million works of art. Internal halls amaze with their luxury and sophistication.

Palace Square

On the main square of the city one can see the Winter Palace, the General Staff Building, the Arc de Triomphe. It overlooks the Alexander Garden and the Admiralty. Palace Square is the place where the main city holidays, parades, festivals, and sporting events take place. The square got its name after the Winter Palace, one of the most luxurious buildings in the city.

Kazan Cathedral

This is one of the largest and most famous Orthodox churches in the city and throughout Russia. The cathedral was built in the early 19th century to store the miraculous Kazan Mother of God, which is very much respected in the Orthodox faith. The cathedral is also considered a monument of Russian military glory after the country’s victory in the Patriotic War of 1812. The church contains many Orthodox relics and shrines.

Peter and Paul Fortress

Without visiting this attraction, you cannot get a complete picture of the city and its unique history. The Peter and Paul Fortress is the heart of St. Petersburg, the place where the future brilliant capital of a rich empire was laid. Located on Hare Island, the fortress was never used as a defensive structure. For many years, there was a prison for political prisoners on its territory. During the tour you can see gloomy chambers where revolutionaries languished. On the territory of the fortress you can also visit the Peter and Paul Cathedral. It was the first Orthodox church in the city. For many years, it was the tallest building in St. Petersburg. All the rulers of the Russian empire, from Peter the Great, are buried in the cathedral. Many years ago, the Mint was built here, which functions to this day.