St. Petersburg City Centre Travel Guide

St. Petersburg

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St. Petersburg travel guide

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State Hermitage Museum

4.5/5(95 reviews)

Immerse yourself in a collection of prehistoric artifacts, Middle Eastern jewelry and European art that spans 6,000 years in one of the world’s oldest museums.

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

4.5/5(97 reviews)

This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.

Palace Square

4.5/5(83 reviews)

The architectural epicenter of St. Petersburg, this square is of great artistic and historical significance.

St. Isaac's Cathedral

4.5/5(90 reviews)

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

Russian Museum

4.5/5(30 reviews)

See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.

Mariinsky Theatre

4.5/5(27 reviews)

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

Where to stay in St. Petersburg City Centre

Find the best St. Petersburg City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about St. Petersburg City Centre

Nevsky Prospekt

Museums, theatres and churches highlight some notable features of Nevsky Prospekt. Make a stop by Faberge Museum or Fontanka River Embankment while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Gostiny Dvor Station to get around town.

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Yanino-2

Check out nearby sights like Suyda Estate Museum while you're spending some time in Yanino-2 and the surrounding area.

Grachëvka

While Grachëvka isn't home to many top sights, Tsarskoye Selo State Museum-Preserve and Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo are some notable places to visit nearby.

Vladimirskiy

While you're in Vladimirskiy, take in top sights like Vladimirskaya Square or Dostoyevsky Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vladimirskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station.

Sosnovaya Polyana

While Sosnovaya Polyana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like National Congress Palace and Museum of Peter I Palace In Strelna.