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Things to Do in St. Petersburg

Top Attractions in St. Petersburg

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  • natashanech
    Dallas, TX14 contributions
    Absolutely breathtaking! Definitely a must see in Saint-Petersburg! Taking a boat tour right after through the River channels is a wonderful option. Loved every minute.
    Written 18 November 2023
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  • Veinberg V
    Eilat, Israel5 contributions
    This place must be visited, never seen so many beautiful things located in 1 museum.
    It's was my first time at Saint Petersburg and I want to visit again .
    Written 25 September 2023
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  • Peggy C
    Irvine, CA12 contributions
    St. Petersburg is a great place to visit. This palace is so gorgeous with amazing view. Always spend enough time here inside, so many things to see.
    Don’t miss any palaces here.
    Written 22 November 2023
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  • Deniz
    Türkiye8 contributions
    Wonderful Cathedral, With elegant work and a great tour. You can really learn the history and hard work just by looking.
    Written 1 July 2023
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  • Tano
    Hurdal Municipality, Norway452 contributions
    Catherine Palace is simply amazing and beautiful.
    I do recommend to get recorded guide which are available in different languages so you can have a great tour trough the palace discovering history, facts and curiosity.
    Written 25 October 2023
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  • dixxi n
    Hyeres, France12 contributions
    We went to this church as it was being used to bless food offerings made by the rich to be donated to the poor. They were preparing the large Easter event with lights and other elements. The inside of the Church of the Spilled Blood is a total contrast.
    Written 9 September 2023
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  • Hitesh S
    Mumbai, India368 contributions
    very beautiful nad Enchanting square, a huge space, its in centre of the city, you can feel he beauty around, se ethe memorable buildings, lightings at the night, just walk around and see things around.
    Written 5 November 2022
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  • Craig C
    Concord, CA22 contributions
    Very enchanting look at the different regions of Russia. Great detail went into the buildings, bridges, etc. The facility is 800 m2 of beauty. The display even changes the lighting to simulate day and night. The transition is breath taking. It takes a small army of technicians to make the whole thing work. Working trains, moving cars on the highways, and many other moving displays make this a very relaxing way to spend a couple hours. Good for adults and kids will love it too.
    Written 26 July 2022
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  • Hasmik O
    Yerevan, Armenia13 contributions
    Great place to visit to see nice performances by russian artists. We have visited "Rain/Dojdz" performace which was really interesting from beginning to the end. The actors are really impresive. I can highly recommend this place if you are looking for theatre (not opera or ballet) and you understand russian.
    Written 6 July 2016
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  • Sea Dweller
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates6,679 contributions
    The State Russian Museum is the largest collection of Russian art in the world. The main building of the museum is located in the Mikhailovsky Palace in the center of St. Petersburg.
    The museum was created by personal decree of Emperor Nicholas II on April 13, 1895. The official opening of the museum took place on March 7, 1898.
    Of particular note is the collection of icons in the section of ancient Russian art, which presents works by Andrei Rublev, Dionisy, Simon Ushakov and other remarkable Russian masters.
    In the collection of works of fine art of the 18th - the first half of the 19th centuries, paintings by Fyodor Bruni, Karl Bryullov and Dmitry Levitsky make an unforgettable impression.
    In the collection of the second half of the 19th century, it is difficult to look away from almost all the works, but I was most struck by the paintings of Ivan Aivazovsky, Ilya Repin, Viktor Vasnetsov and Vasily Surikov.
    The collection of the late 19th century - early 20th century also has a whole scattering of wonderful works, but pay special attention to the works of Valentin Serov, Mikhail Vrubel, Konstantin Somov and Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin.
    In general - go and enjoy the beautiful works of Russian art!
    Written 20 August 2022
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  • Guide800576
    Kani, Japan4 contributions
    The museum not huge but inside many small details if u are in Saint Petersburg u must visit and shop by it’s different experience then other museums
    Written 11 October 2023
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  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia17,664 contributions
    In order to fully appreciate this complex have an entire day at your disposal. It's one of the best places all of Russia has to offer.
    It's located southwest of the Imperial capital and you can reach it by speedboat (summer time only), public bus or taxi. I advise combining the trip with the beautiful Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt (read that review).
    Once here there's really lot to do and see - the Summer Palace, magnificent gardens, the Monplesir sea house, outstanding fountains,...etc.
    Written 21 May 2021
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  • parisa f
    Tehran, Iran3 contributions
    This historical monument was magnificinet , big and beutiful , you can see many monuments by walking around it. It was shined around the Vofsky st
    Written 15 June 2023
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  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia17,664 contributions
    While considering the name one could expect a more lavish and decorated bridge, Palace bridge is in fact a simple one connecting the Vasileysky island with the mainland close by the Winter Palace.
    I suggest crossing it, as from both sides you'll capture amazing downtown views. We did that walking from the Peter and Paul's fortress to Hermitage.
    Another prime attraction is coming here around 1.30 AM. All bridges in downtown St. Pet are drawing bridges to allow vessels pass beneath them.
    We did that 2 nights in row, but unfortunately it did not happen so we left disappointed with many others. It seems drawing times are not guaranteed.
    Written 23 May 2021
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  • Veinberg V
    Eilat, Israel5 contributions
    Real Tsar Gardens ,amazing and beautifully place ,a lot of people during the holidays period, but line goes fast and you don't wait at the entrance .
    Written 25 September 2023
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