Must See in Saint Petersburg

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

This is one of St. Petersburg’s top attractions! it is also called the Church on Spilled Blood, Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ and the Temple of the Savor on Spilled Blood. The church is located exactly on the place where the Emperor Alexander II was assassinated in 1881. read more

St. Isaac's Cathedral

The Saint Isaac’s Cathedral is the largest church in Saint Petersburg, it was built between 1818 and 1858 by Auguste Montferrand. Today it is the 3rd largest domed cathedral in the world standing at 101.5 meters high. Inside the church has stunning mosaic icons, gold mosaics, stone decoration, paintings and an iconostasis with columns of malachite and lapis lazuli. read more

State Hermitage Museum

The State Hermitage Museum is one of the biggest museums in the world. It was founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great as the winter residence of russian emperors. The collection of the Hermitage is over 3 million items, located in 350 halls. Among the masterpieces of the Hermitage collection there are paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael, Titian, Rembrant, Rubens. read more

Catherine Palace and Amber Room

Catherine Palace is one of the most visited palaces in the world. It was founded in 1703 and totaly reconstructed in the baroque style in the middle of the 18 th century by italian architect Rastrelly.The new palace with 325 meters long facade and more than 100kg of gold were used in the decoration attrects millions of tourists every year. One of the most beautiful halls is the famous Amber room. read more

Peterhof

Peterhof, or Petrodvorets, is a small town in 40 km from Saint-Petersburg, known all over the world as "Russian Versailles". It is a magnificent architectural ensamble on the shore of the Baltic sea with several gardens, palaces, more than 100 fountains. read more

St. Peter and Paul Cathedral & Fortress

St. Peter and Paul Fortress is the heart of the city! It was founded by russian emperor Peter the Great in 1703 on Hare’s Island and now it is the central and most important part of the State Museum of Saint-Petersburg history. read more

Saint Petersburg subway is the deepest in the world! Some stations are 70-110 m deep and go under the water.

The Hermitage museum has its own army of cats! They protect the collection from rats.

There are more than 300 museums and theatres in Saint Petersburg.

Saint Petersburg was founded in 1703 by Russian tsar Peter the Great. During a little bit more than 300 years history the city survived 288 floods.

Saint Petersburg is often called “The Northern Venice”. It’s because of it special geographical position. The city is located on more than 40 islands and there are more than 70 rivers and canals.

The most beautiful period to visit Saint Petersburg is May, June and July, it’s the “white nights” season, when the day is very long and the night is short and not dark, just 2-3 hours of twilight.

During the WWII the city was surrounded by the Nazi’s army. The siege of Leningrad lasted 900 days; more than 1 mln people died of starvation.

The Hermitage is the second largest museum in the world. Its collection is more than 3 million items and if you want to see all the pieces of art spending one minute for one item, it will take you 10 years!

Saint Petersburg changed the name 3 times! In different periods it was called Saint Petersburg , Petrograd, Leningrad.

About the guide

Dear guests of Saint Petersburg! My name is Anna, I’m a professional authorized guide in Saint Petersburg. I’m also a member of Association of Professional Guides and Interpreters of Saint-Petersburg. I was born in Saint Petersburg , it is my native city. In 2001 I graduated from Saint Petersburg State University, philological faculty. My second education is tourism. Since 2005 I’ve been working as a tourist guide in Saint Petersburg; I work with tour groups and individual tourists. I’ll be happy to become your tour guide in Saint Petersburg and show you wonderful museums and palaces, gardens and squares, tell about the rich history and dynamic contemporary life!

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