What to see in Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Russia. There are many famous sights that are worth seeing, for example:

The State Hermitage Museum

It’s a Winter Palace of Emperor Peter the Great, which became the largest museum in the world by the number of exhibits.

The State Russian Museum

It is the largest museum of Russian culture, in which masterpieces of Russian painters, craftsman are stored. The Museum is also famous for its collection of icons of Ancient Russia.

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

It’s the most mysterious sight of the city. It was founded on the site of the assassination of Emperor Alexander II.

Russia Saint Petersburg Cathedrals

There are several main cathedrals in Saint Petersburg recommended to visit: Kazan Cathedral, Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter and Paul Cathedral, Church of the Savior on Blood, St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral.

Russia Saint Petersburg Imperial palaces

Among the most popular palaces in St. Petersburg are Zimny ​​and Anichkov Palaces of the architect Rastrelli, Elagin the Palace of the architect Rossi, St.Michael’s Castle, created by Vincenzo Brenn and Vasily Bazhenov, St.Michael’s Castle Castle.

The Peter and Paul Fortress

The Peter and Paul Fortress is the historical center of the city, one of its main symbols, the place from which the construction of the capital under the leadership of Peter began. Today it is a unique military, historical and architectural monument. The foundation date of the Peter and Paul Fortress in Russia is May 17, 1703.

The Faberge Museum

The Faberge Museum is a private collection and is located in the Naryshkin-Shuvalov Palace.

The old count’s manor has become a good place to demonstrate masterpieces of art – Easter eggs, created by the firm of Russian jeweler Carl Gustav Faberge. A native of St. Petersburg, but having Franco-German roots, he became famous for creating a series of Easter imperial eggs.

Saint Isaac’s Cathedral

This largest temple of St. Petersburg is included in the list of the most beautiful domed buildings in the world. Its size is forth only to St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, St. Paul’s Cathedral in London and Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

Petergof

The Petergof is an ensemble of palaces and parks, it will take a whole day to explore a huge incredibly beautiful territory, but this time will not be considered lost. The beauty of the Peterhof is maddening and exciting. However to enjoy all its splendor you need to go here in the summer or in the golden autumn.

The bronze horseman

When you will visit St Petersburg you must see the statue of the bronze horseman. It is one of the most beautiful and famous equestrian monuments in the world. The bronze horseman is made in honor of Peter the Great.

Russian cruiser Aurora

This cruiser participated in the Russian-Japanese war, World War I and in the revolutionary events of October 1917. It received the status of “Ship-Museum” and became a monument to the history of the Russian Navy In 1957.

Boat on the rivers and canals

If you search the cool things to do in St Petersburg Russia you have to ride on a boat on the rivers and canals. You will see a series of bridges, facades and the city’s waterfronts. There are more than a dozen day and evening routes accompanied by guides, live music. Such evening will be the most atmospheric for the whole holiday.

Yelagin Island park

The main St. Petersburgs’ Park is located  on Yelagin Island. The territory of the Park is a unique natural complex in St. Petersburg, which received the status of a specially protected natural area in 2012. What can you do here? This place is suitable for lovers of walking and feeding squirrels. The Park offers rental of roller skates, bicycles, boats and catamarans. And in winter there is a skating rink and also you can ride on a Kicksled. There is a mini-zoo, that has become a home for reindeer, Cameroonian goats, Siberian chipmunks and many birds.

Other things to do in Saint Petersburg Russia

Other no less interesting things to do in St Petersburg Russia are to take a selfie with a girl on a dinosaur, which stands on the territory of the Marble Palace and visit Annakirche oder St.Anna-Kirche. Matter of fact that the once beautiful Church now looks like scenery from horror movies. In addition to Sunday services, the Church hosts weekly exhibitions, concerts and film screenings. Or visit the flea market, spend time on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, explore cozy coffee shops and modern art workshops, visit the theaters, go to the Museum of emotion, walk around the city and look at Graffiti with portraits of celebrities.