St. Petersburg - fountains at Peterhof Palace

St. Petersburg

Truly breathtaking

St Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with a stunning cityscape of cathedrals, towers and gilded domes. There is no other place so astoundingly breathtaking – you’ll feel like walking through a live museum, where the baroque rules supreme. Life pulses in St Petersburg, although the slow-paced rural atmosphere dominates. The experience is completed by chic shops and cafés, stunning art collections, music and theater.

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At Borey Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Russian and internatinal art

Though the Borey Art Gallery is small, it features notable and provocative pieces from...

Dvortsovaia Ploshchad' (Palace Square)
Attraction
Beautiful royal grounds

Surrounded by the Winter Palace and the majestic General Staff building, the _Dvortsovaia...

Dvortsovyi Most (Palace Bridge)
Attraction
Historic drawbridge

The Dvortsovyi Most (Palace Bridge) is one of the most recognized drawbridges in all of St.

Hermitage Museum Store
Shopping
A memorable souvenir

If you've made your way to the Hermitage Museum, it's certainly worth a stop at the _Hermitage...

Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad
Attraction
WWII commemoration

In memory of the siege of Leningrad, the large and imposing _Monument to the Heroic Defenders...

Moscow Triumphal Gate on Moskovskiy Prospect
Attraction
Historic Soviet district

With a distinct Soviet flare, Moskovskii Prospekt still offers hints of a travel back in...

Museum of Russian Political History
Museum
Historic and politically relevant museum

The Museum of Russian Political History may sound serious, but it's quite a wonderful way to...

Peterhof
Attraction
Famous country estate

One of the most beautiful and popular attractions in St. Petersburg, Peterhof is a lovely...

Petropavlovskaia Krepost' (Peter and Paul Fortress)
Attraction
The historic heart of St. Petersburg

Built by Tsar Peter I, the Petropavlovskaia Krepost' (Peter and Paul Fortress) was erected...

St. Isaac's Cathedral (Isaakevsky Sobor)
Attraction
A mighty part of the city skyline

Though many churches make up St. Petersburg's skyline, you can't miss the _St. Isaac's...

Summer Garden (Letny Sad)
Attraction
Peaceful city oasis

Whether you need to take a quiet rest between visiting museums, or you'd just like to enjoy the...

Yusupov Palace
Attraction
Historic royal residence

Abounding opulence and luxury are preserved here at Yusupov Palace, with one of the only...

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