13 St. Petersburg Attractions & Sightseeing

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1. Hermitage Museum

1 km
from city center 1 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

A monumental museum situated across 6 buildings on the Palace Embankment. It is one of the largest and oldest museums of art and culture in the world, with a collection of over 3 million items!

4.3 /5

1 km
from city center 2 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

This historic church was built on the location where Alexander II was fatally wounded, and is an absolute sight to behold.

4.2 /5

2 km
from city center 3 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

St. Isaac's Cathedral is the largest orthodox basilica in the world, with stunning Russian-Byzantine architecture and a fully gold plated dome. It serves as both a cathedral and museum today.

3.8 /5

1 km
from city center 4 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

The Imperial Palace of St. Petersburg and the residence of the Tsars. Today it is the main building of the Hermitage Museum.

3.8 /5

1 km
from city center 5 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

The State Russian Museum houses one of the biggest collections of Russian fine arts in the world, rivalling the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.

3.7 /5

1 km
from city center 6 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

Palace Square is St. Petersburg's largest public square. Quite like Moscow's Red Square, it is adorned with a collection of hugely important structures and events.

3.7 /5

24 km
from city center 7 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

The Catherine Palace is an absolutely mesmerising piece of architectural beauty, located 30km south of the city in Tasrskoe Selo, and is one of St. Petersburg's topmost tourist attractions.

3.6 /5

5 km
from city center 8 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

Grand Maket Rossiya is a massive and interactive miniature model of many regions throughout Russia.

3.6 /5

24 km
from city center 9 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

Peterhof Palace is a large and truly magnificent ensemble of palaces, gardens and fountains, created by Peter the Great and further expanded by the Tsars that followed. It is a World Heritage Site.

3.5 /5

2 km
from city center 10 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

The Mariinsky Theatre formally opened in 1860, and is home to the internationally reputed Mariinsky Ballet, Opera and Orchestra companies.

3.5 /5

1 km
from city center 11 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

Also known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, this is a majestic cathedral built at the beginning of the 19th century.

3.4 /5

0 km
from city center 12 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

The Neva River is an iconic part of the St. Petersburg layout. It's embankments are the foundation of many attractions, and boat rides on the river offer some spectacular views.

13. Summer Garden

3.4 /5

1 km
from city center 13 out of 13
places to visit in St. Petersburg

The Summer Garden is a splendid garden area that was designed by Peter the Great himself in 1704.

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How can I commute within St petersburg?

Public transport in St. Petersburg is very convenient. The system consists of buses, trams, metros and even mashruktas (fixed route cabs). The city is extensively connected by these various means of public transport. The buses serve over 250 routes throughout the city and the suburbs, and the tram system is one of the most widely connected in the world. The metro system, which like the Moscow Metro is beautifully decorated, has 5 lines and connects 67 stations. You can use the St. Petersburg Card for payments in public transport.
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How much does a package cost for St petersburg?

The packages for St petersburg start at INR 20445 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

What are the top sightseeing places in St petersburg?

The top sightseeing places in St petersburg are Hermitage Museum, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Winter Palace, State Russian Museum, Palace Square.

What are the top activities in St petersburg?

The top activities in St petersburg are State Hermitage Museum Ticket in Saint Petersburg (QR Code Direct Entry), Peterhof Palace Ticket in Saint Petersburg (QR Code Direct Entry), St. Petersburg CityPass 2-5 Days, Private Pulkovo International Airport Transfers (LED) for Downtown Saint Petersburg, Hermitage Museum Skip-the-line Tour in St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Hermitage Tour with Skip-the-Line.

What are the top hotels in St petersburg?

There are 7619 Hotels in St petersburg which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in St petersburg are View on Neva, Ju House Apartments, Art Apartment, Apartment on Rubinsteina 9/3, Apartment on Zagorodny avenue 22, Bellevue Residence. You can see all the hotels in St petersburg here

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1. Hermitage Museum

2. Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood

3. St. Isaac's Cathedral

4. Winter Palace

5. State Russian Museum

6. Palace Square

7. Catherine Palace

8. Grand Maket Rossiya

9. Peterhof Palace

10. Mariinsky Theatre

11. Kazan Cathedral

12. Neva River

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2. Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood

3. St. Isaac's Cathedral

4. Winter Palace

5. State Russian Museum

6. Palace Square

7. Catherine Palace

8. Grand Maket Rossiya

9. Peterhof Palace

10. Mariinsky Theatre

11. Kazan Cathedral

12. Neva River

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