Alexander Pushkin Museum and Memorial Apartment, General Staff Building, and Anna Akhmatova Literary and Memorial Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Alexander Column, State Hermitage Museum, and Palace Embankment are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Alexandrinsky Theatre, Bolshoi Saint Petersburg State Circus, and Mariinsky Theatre if you're interested in local theater.