St. Petersburg

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St. Petersburg featuring a park, night scenes and a fountain
St. Petersburg featuring a park, night scenes and a fountain
St. Petersburg featuring heritage architecture
Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery showing heritage architecture and interior views
Admiralty Embankment featuring a statue or sculpture

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Where to stay in St. Petersburg

Kazan Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

St. Petersburg City Centre

4.5/5(373 area reviews)

Interesting museums, cozy cafes and churches are just a few top things to explore in St. Petersburg City Centre. A visit to Alexandrinsky Theatre or Architect Rossi Street might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.

St. Petersburg City Centre
Alexander Nevsky Lavra featuring a park and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Tsentralny

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Faberge Museum and take some time to enjoy the interesting museums during your time in Tsentralny. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station.

Tsentralny
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Moskovskiy

4/5(19 area reviews)

Moskovskiy is well-liked for its breweries and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Victory Square and Heroic Defenders of Leningrad Monument are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Zvyozdnaya Station or Moskovskaya Station to get around.

Moskovskiy
Peter and Paul Fortress showing a ferry and a river or creek

Petrogradskaya District

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Petrogradskaya District is well-liked for its museums and architecture. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Planetarium 1 and Baltic House Theatre are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around.

Petrogradskaya District
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Fishing District

Even though there aren't top sights in Fishing District, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Museum of the Imperial Porcelain Factory. Jump on the metro at Rybatskoye Station to see more of the city.

Fishing District
St. Isaac\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and a city

Admiralteyskiy

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like St. Nicholas' Naval Cathedral while getting to know Admiralteyskiy, and be sure to check out the cozy coffeehouses. You can hop aboard the metro at Frunzenskaya Station or Tekhnologichesky Institut Station to see more of the area.

Admiralteyskiy

Popular places to visit

Hermitage featuring heritage architecture and a garden

State Hermitage Museum

You can study the exhibits at State Hermitage Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to St. Petersburg. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

State Hermitage Museum
St. Isaac\'s Cathedral showing a statue or sculpture and a city

St. Isaac's Cathedral

Find out about the history of St. Petersburg with a stop at St. Isaac's Cathedral. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

St. Isaac's Cathedral
Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood which includes heritage architecture

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

After visiting Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Petersburg. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Peterhof Palace and Garden showing a fountain and heritage architecture

Peterhof Palace and Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Peterhof Palace and Garden, a lovely green space in Petergof. Stroll along the seaside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Peterhof Palace and Garden
Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo showing a garden and heritage architecture

Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo

You can learn about the history of Pushkin with a stop at Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo
The Mariinsky Theatre is known as one of the best venues for ballet and opera in the world. The audience will be made up of a complete cross-section of society from little girls in their best dresses, with parents in the tuxedos and bow tie, through to tourists in their jeans and polo shirts. The inside of the building is stunning, very traditional and old-school. It's worth paying the 150 roubles to hire the binoculars, as it allows you to skip the queue to the cloakrooms when you return them. The chairs aren't the most comfortable though. You shouldn't visit St Petersburg without a trip to see something here - it's such a part of the cultural heritage of the city.

Mariinsky Theatre

Enjoy a show at Mariinsky Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.

Mariinsky Theatre

Reviews of St. Petersburg

4.8
Top Destination
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4 - Good 14%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It' not as cold and wet as i expected!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

very clean, polite people, good atmosphere

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love this City! I lived there 36 years ❤️

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Петербург самый красивый город в России. Огромное количество достопримечательности и истории в этом городе. Несмотря на погоду, Питер - это любовь!

5/5 - Excellent

Rosie

The city is lovely during the holiday season, and fully decorated with beautiful lights. There is so much to do, stores and eateries stay open until late at night. It is super safe to walk around, and you will see families and children out and about.

5/5 - Excellent

Leslie

An amazing city to visit in Winter! So decorated! So much culture! Go to the ballet if you have a chance! Swan Lake was amazing!

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