Russia Saint Petersburg city, boat trip guided tour

Itinerary

Sightseeing city tour of St.Petersburg

St. Petersburg is known not only for its sophisticated architecture, but also for its picturesque embankments and magnificent bridges. They can be seen during a sightseeing tour of the rivers and canals. From this angle, the main attractions of the city look very different.

Anichkov Bridge

This is one of the most famous bridges of the city, named after the military engineer Anichkov, whose regiment was located beyond the Fontanka. The bridge was rebuilt several times, and acquired its present look during the reign of Emperor Nicholas I. The main decorative elements of the bridge are four sculptural compositions that express the conquest of horses. Anichkov Bridge is associated with many legends and traditions.

Stroganov Palace

One of the oldest palaces of the city is an architectural monument of Russian Baroque. Its author was Bartolomeo Rastrelli, who created many architectural masterpieces in St. Petersburg and its environs. Many years ago, this building belonged to the Stroganovs merchant family, and today in its halls there are exhibits of works of art of the Russian Museum.

Summer Garden

This is a monument of landscape gardening art located in the city center, which is very popular among residents and tourists. The garden began its history in 1704, when, by order of Peter I, the construction of the summer imperial residence began. The summer garden was created in the tradition of Western European park art.

About 90 statues are installed in the garden, there are also bosquets, enclosed spaces with shrubs around the perimeter, and a lot of fountains. In the garden the palace of Peter I is situated, which today is used as a branch of the Russian Museum.

Mariinsky Palace

One of the most famous palaces of the city was built in the 19th century for the daughter of Nicholas I, Mary. The architecture of the building is characterized by the use of several styles, including neoclassicism and neo-Renaissance. Years later, the palace was bought by the state. Currently, it is the official residence of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg.

Peter and Paul Fortress

The fortress is located on Hare Island and is the historical center of the city. It was here that the construction of the future brilliant capital of the Russian state began. For many years, the fortress was used as a place for political criminals to be detained. Gloomy casemates today remind of that part of the history.

Canals of St. Petersburg

Canals of St. Petersburg belong the main attractions of the city. Legends were created about them, they were glorified in the works by poets and artists, they were admired by guests of the capital.

Nevsky Prospect is crossed by the Griboedov Canal, the city’s most beautiful and majestic canal. Many mysterious legends and traditions are associated with the Obvodny Canal. Along the canals there are a lot of interesting buildings, famous for their architecture and history.

The life of the city is inextricably linked with the Neva River. It can be considered the main “avenue” of the city. From here the other rivers of the city originate – the Fontanka and the Moika.