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sights in Saint Petersburg : the essentials

Churches in Saint Petersburg

Church of the Savior on Blood

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Also known as the Church of the Resurrection of Christ, this is one of the most emblematic buildings of St. Petersburg. It is loca

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Palaces in Peterhof

Peterhof Palace

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The Peterhof Palace was the official winter residence of the Czars, a place where they'd move when it simply became too cold to li

Cathedrals in Saint Petersburg

St. Isaac's Cathedral

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Built in 1710, the first church of St. Isaac's was made of wood. The interior of the church is as impressive as its exterior. The

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Historical Monuments in Saint Petersburg

Palace Square

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This is the hub of the city, a huge and monumental plaza with buildings facing the Winter Palace, part of the Hermitage Museum. Th

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Historical Monuments in Saint Petersburg

Peter and Paul Fortress

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The Fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul constitutes the historic center of the city. It was the first building that Peter the Great

Palaces in Pushkin

Catherine Palace

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Catherine's Palace is just outside of St. Petersburg, and is one of the area's attractions that you can't miss. Everything here is

Train Stations in Saint Petersburg

St. Petersburg Metro

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The metro is gorgeous and what is even more amazing is if you think you are at a depth of 20 stories below the surface but one of

Cathedrals in Saint Petersburg

Kazan Cathedral

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Another great work that can be found in St. Petersburg: Our Lady of Kazan. Ordered to be constructed by James I, this cathedral wa

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Cathedrals in Saint Petersburg

Peter and Paul Cathedral

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After just entering the cathedral, apart from the excitement I felt to finally see the Tsars' tombs, I thought of a ship from the

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Mosques in Saint Petersburg

St. Petersburg Mosque

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The Grand Mosque is located in the city centre. In the early twentieth century it was the larget in Europe, 49 metres high and wi

Churches in Saint Petersburg

Alexander Nevsky Lavra

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This monastery was founded by Peter the Great in 1713, celebrating the defeat of the Swedes at the hands of Alexander of Novgorod.

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Historical Monuments in Saint Petersburg

Singer House

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I noticed it from afar. I'd come here to see the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, but in fact I couldn't help but look at the less

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Statues in Saint Petersburg

Bronze Horseman

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Palaces in Saint Petersburg

Belosselski-Belozerski Palace

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This is one of the most beautiful buildings on the Nevsky Prospect, which unfortunately can't be entered. But it's lovely to admi

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Cathedrals in Saint Petersburg

Smolny Convent

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Smolny Cathedral is a beautiful and majestic white and blue building. Nowadays it is used as an exhibition center, a museum, and a

Historical Monuments in Saint Petersburg

The Alexander Column

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One of the most photographed monuments in the Palace Square in the city of St. Petersburg, is the Alexander Column, which is the

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Cathedrals in Saint Petersburg

St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral

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This seems to be included in most tourist routes of the city, so we decided to visit. We covered up with pashminas and scarves out

Train Stations in Saint Petersburg

Moskovsky Railway Station

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This is the station you'll get to when you decide to take the train from Moscow to St Petersburg. It's similar to the Gare de Lyon

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Activities in Saint Petersburg

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St. Petersburg: Skip-the-Line Hermitage Tour

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30.95 £

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St. Petersburg: Full-Day Imperial Residences Private Tour

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starting from

123.92 £

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Hermitage Museum St Petersburg Private Tour

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starting from

31.92 £

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Skip the Line: Hermitage Museum Private Walking Tour

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starting from

39.01 £

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St. Petersburg: Russian Folk Show Evening Experience

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63.37 £

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