St. Petersburg is one of the worldâ€™s most beautiful cities. In Russia, it is the second-largest city after Moscow. It has been an imperial capital for two years. The city offers an unforgettable experience to visitors with its lavish architecture, extraordinary history, cultural traditions, and wild nightlife.

St. Petersburg charms every passerby with its mysterious twilight on magical winter evenings. As for summer nights, it has its legendary tale. The history of St. Petersburg is embarked in all the historical monuments that show a glowing status in the world.

Tourism has been flourishing in this city as it offers visitors some of the most breathtaking places in the world. Thereâ€™s a long list of attractions. The Hermitage Museum is one of the worldâ€™s largest and oldest collections of art, antiquities and treasures.

Plan your next trip to St Petersburg for an amazing experience. We provide more detailed St. Petersburg travel information including most visited tourist attractions and latest premium grade photos on our website. You can rely on our St. Petersburg travel guide and get prepared for a fascinating journey ahead.

St.Â Petersburg Tourist Attractions Photo’s

Peterhof Grand Palace

The Palace was designed as a direct response to the Treaty of Versailles. It is now a museum that highlights the rich life of Peter and his palace. It is considered a lavish palace in its sumptuous interiors.

Peterhof Palace Interiors

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

This is one of the main attractions in Saint Petersburg in Russia. It was erected in 1881 and funded by an imperial family.

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood front

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood Side View

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood Inside

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood Interiors

The State Hermitage Museum

It is the worldâ€™s second-largest collection of art and culture, founded in 1764. It was opened since 1852 and comprises over three million items.

Entertainment Parks in St. Petersburg

Divo Ostrov

This is one of the very first amusement parks in St. Petersburg designed with a similar concept to Disney land. They offer many attractions and adventure ride, electric car racing, Ferris wheel, etc.

Divo Ostrov - Extreme Rides — Divo Ostrov – Extreme Rides

Divo Ostrov - Pendulum Ride — Divo Ostrov – Pendulum Ride

Divo Ostrov - Animal Hut — Divo Ostrov – Animal Hut

Divo Ostrov – Kids Ride

Divo Ostrov - Boating — Divo Ostrov – Boating

Planet Neptune Oceanarium

It is located inside a mall and has a varied collection of fish in every tunnel. It is a good place to go out with family and spend some fun time.

Planet Neptune Oceanarium - Small Fish — Planet Neptune Oceanarium – Small Fish

Planet Neptune Oceanarium - Sharks — Planet Neptune Oceanarium – Sharks

Palaces in St. Petersburg

Catherine Palace

The Palace used to be a summer residence of the Tsars originated in 1717. It has a great layout with a great hall, portrait hall, dining room, etc.

Catherine Palace - St. Petersburg — Catherine Palace – St. Petersburg

Catherine Palace - Ball Gown of Empress Elizabeth — Catherine Palace – Ball Gown of Empress Elizabeth

Palace Square

The square had witnessed historic events such as the October Revolution 1917 and Sunday Massacre. It is the most celebrated building in the square designed in Neo-classical style.

The Marly Palace

The charming baroque mansion was a French royal residence at the Palace of Versailles. The two-story building has a relatively modest interior design.

Winter Palace of Peter I

It used to be an official residence of the Russian Empire, but today its area forms the Hermitage Museum. It was constructed to reflect the power of the Imperial rule.

Yusupov Palace on Moika

Â This architectural monument was built over two centuries and features the works of prominent architects worldwide. The Palace lets you experience the ambiance of the luxurious life of the Yusupov.

Theaters in St Petersburg

Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall

It is a historic theater which was opened in 1860 and became a popular music theater of late 19th century Russia, but today it is home to Mariinsky Ballet.

Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall Road View

Mikhailovsky Opera and Ballet Theater

It is one of Russiaâ€™s oldest ballet and opera houses founded in 1833. The historical building is located on Art Square in St. Petersburg.

Mikhailovsky Opera and Ballet Theater Inside

Mikhailovsky Opera and Ballet Theater - Stage — Mikhailovsky Opera and Ballet Theater – Stage

Masterskaya St. Petersburg State Theater

It is a professional dramatic theatre founded in 2010 by Professor Grigory Kozlov. All the actors are graduates from his school who produce a range of styles and genres.

Masterskaya St. Petersburg State Theater Inside

St. Petersburg Metro

The metro was opened in November 1955, exhibiting many Soviet designs, artworks making it a major attraction in St. Petersburg.

Museums inÂ St. Petersburg

The Shadow Museum

It is an art space exhibiting modern art objects connected in a unified exposition. It is one of the first few museums in Russia and Europe.

The Shadow Museum - Cat Shadow — The Shadow Museum – Cat Shadow

The Shadow Museum - Hand Design — The Shadow Museum – Hand Design

Grand Maket Russia Interactive Museum

It was opened in 2012 and opened its door to the public to see and explore the unique exhibitions laid out on an area of 800 sq meters.

Grand Maket Russia Interactive Museum Station

Grand Maket Russia Interactive Museum Ship

Grand Maket Russia Interactive Museum Railway Track

Grand Maket Russia Interactive Museum City View

The Museum Complex The State Museum St. Isaacâ€™s Cathedral

Â The 19th-century gold dome ornate cathedrals is one of the third largest domed in the world.

The Museum Complex The State Museum St. Isaacâ€™s Cathedral Cloudy View

The Museum Complex The State Museum St. Isaacâ€™s Cathedral front View

The Museum Complex The State Museum St. Isaacâ€™s Cathedral – Inside

Faberge Museum

It is a privately owned museum established by Viktor Vekselberg to exhibit the lost culture of the Russians.

Faberge Museum Inside View

The Anna Akhmatova Museum

It is a literary museum dedicated to the Russian poet Anna Akhmatova at the Fontanka river bank.

Anna Akhmatova museum Fountain House front View

Anna Akhmatova museum Fountain House Inside

Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines

The museum exhibits original arcade video games from the 70s and 80s. It is popular with locals and tourists alike.

Peterhof State Museum Preserve

The palace is very attractive and has a lot of fountains with a big garden and yard that used to be an estate of the Tsars.

Peterhof State Museum Preserve Fountains

State Russian Museum

It has the largest and widest collections of fine arts in the world and is also one of the largest museums in the country

Petrovskaya Aquatoria, Scale Model

It is the first historical open scale model in Russia opened in 2014.

Oranienbaum State Museum Reserve

It is an impressive palace that has a nicely decorated room in the Chinese pavilion. It also has gardens to enjoy the outdoors of the palace.

Erarta Museum Of Contemporary Art

It is one of the largest private museums in Russia, which gives an insight into modern Russia. It has a collection of over 2,000 works by Russian artists.

Erarta Museum Of Contemporary Art Entrance

Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art

Erarta Museum Of Contemporary Art - Painting — Erarta Museum Of Contemporary Art – Painting

Erarta Museum Of Contemporary Art - Paining — Erarta Museum Of Contemporary Art – Paining

Russian Museum of Ethnography

Set up as the ethnographic department of Russia and houses about 500,000 items related to ethnography.

Russian Museum of Ethnography - Exhibition — Russian Museum of Ethnography – Exhibition

Pushkin Museum and Memorial Apartment

It is a literary museum dedicated to the poet where he lived between from â€œ1836 to 1837â€. Visitors can step in and read the life of the poet and his epic novels.

Pushkin Museum and Memorial Apartment front View

Pushkin Museum and Memorial Apartment Inside

Tsarskoye Selo State Museum Preserve

The monument is a world ranking architecture exhibiting the life of the last Romanovs and Fyodorovna all decorated in modern style.

Tsarskoye Selo State Museum Preserve Hall

Nevsky Prospekt

It is St. Petersburgâ€™s main avenue which runs from Admiralty to the Railways Station. It is adorned with beautiful buildings, bridges, and squares.

Bridges inÂ St.Â Petersburg

Palace Bridge

It is a road and traffic bridge built by a French company spanning the Neva River. They draw it by night, making it easy for pedestrians.

Palace Bridge Open - Daylight — Palace Bridge Open – Daylight

Palace Bridge Open - Night — Palace Bridge Open – Night

Anichkov Bridge

This is one of the oldest and most famous bridges in St. Petersburg. It was constructed in 1908-08 adorned with some decorations.

Horse of Tamers statues on Anichkov Bridge in St-Petersburg

Temples & Cathedrals in St Petersburg

The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt

The Russian Orthodox Cathedral used to be the main church for the Russian Navy. ItÂ was built in 1903 and converted into a fully restored cathedral.

The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt full View

The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt front Gate

The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt Winters

The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt Inside - Night View — The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt Inside – Night View

The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt Inside

The State Museum St. Isaacâ€™s Cathedral St. Petersburg

The cathedral functions as a museum in dedication to St. Isaac of Dalmatia. And it remains to be a Russian Orthodox Church.

State Museum St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg Aerial View — State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg Aerial View

State Museum St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg front View — State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg front View

State Museum St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg Inside — State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg Inside

State Museum St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg Inside View — State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg Inside View

State Museum St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg Inside Interior — State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg Inside Interior

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

It is located inside Peter and Paul Fortress along the Neva River. It is known to be one of the tallest Orthodox bell towers.

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul Inside View

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - Aerial View — Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul – Aerial View

Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy Lavra

It is in the Diocese of St. Petersburg where the work began in 1719 and completed in 1790. Until today, the cathedral remains unchanged and plays its role as the main church of the monastery.

Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy Lavra Inside View

Holy Trinity Alexander Nevskiy Lavra full View

Peter and Paul Fortress (Petropavlovskaya Krepost)

It was used in the early 1920s as a prison and an execution ground by the Russian government. Today, it functions as a State Museum of St. Petersburg History.

Peter and Paul Fortress (Petropavlovskaya Krepost) Inside

Peter and Paul Fortress (Petropavlovskaya Krepost) Bridge

Chapel of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg

St. Xenia had a prophecy gift and popular in rich families, after her death, they built a chapel above her tombstone and became a place of pilgrimage.

Chapel of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg Inside

Kazan Cathedral

The cathedral is dedicated to our Lady of Kazan constructed in 1801. The interiors are well-decorated with many sculptures and icons.

Nicholas Naval Cathedral of The Epiphany

The cathedral comprises two separate churches where the lower is known as St. Nicholas Church and the upper part is known as the Epiphany church.

Nicholas Naval Cathedral of The Epiphany Summers View

Nicholas Naval Cathedral of The Epiphany Winters View

Smolny Cathedral

The convent is located on the bank of the Neva River and comprises a cathedral and complex of buildings. It was built for Elizabeth, the daughter of Peter the Great.

Buddhist Temple Datsan Gunzechoinei

This is a large Buddhist temple which was built in 1909 and completed by 1915. It was officially recognized in 1989 and they held the first service in 50 years.

Buddhist Temple Datsan Gunzechoinei Inside

Buddhist Temple Datsan Gunzechoinei - Buddha — Buddhist Temple Datsan Gunzechoinei – Buddha

Buddhist Temple Datsan Gunzechoinei - Lord Buddha — Buddhist Temple Datsan Gunzechoinei – Lord Buddha

Parks & NatureÂ in St. Petersburgâ€Ž

Pavlovsk Palace and Park

The 18th-century Russian royal palace was built for Catherine the Great-grandson, and today it is a public museum and a park.

Pavlovsk Palace and Park - Riding on Horse — Pavlovsk Palace and Park – Riding on Horse

Pavlovsk Palace and Park - Nature View — Pavlovsk Palace and Park – Nature View

Gatchina Palace and Park

The palace was built from 1766 to 1781 combing themes of medieval and classical architecture. It is located in Gatchina and it was an important political site.

Gatchina Palace and Park - Bridge — Gatchina Palace and Park – Bridge

Gatchina Palace and Park - Lake View — Gatchina Palace and Park – Lake View

Gatchina Palace and Park - Cathedral View — Gatchina Palace and Park – Cathedral View

Catherine Palace and Park

The Palace was the summer residence of the Tsars which originated in 1717. The layout of the interior was the manifestations of 18th and 19th-century style.

Catherine Palace and Park - front View — Catherine Palace and Park – front View

Catherine Palace and Park - Aerial View — Catherine Palace and Park – Aerial View

Aleksandria Historical Park Peterhof

The park and the cottage are some hidden gems worthwhile to explore. There are few historical buildings are of significant importance.

Aleksandria Historical Park - Cathedral — Aleksandria Historical Park – Cathedral

Aleksandria Historical Park Peterhof - Cottage — Aleksandria Historical Park Peterhof – Cottage

Aleksandria Historical Park Peterhof - Garden — Aleksandria Historical Park Peterhof – Garden

Alexander Park Pushkin

The park is surrounded by Cross Canal and covers around 200 hectares. The most predominant remains of this park are Mt, Parnassus and Mushroom bed.

Alexander Park Pushkin - Bridge — Alexander Park Pushkin – Bridge

Alexander Park Pushkin - Winters — Alexander Park Pushkin – Winters

Summer Garden

The snow garden was founded in 1704 featuring several marble statues, rare flowers, plants, and fountains.

Summer Garden - Scenic View — Summer Garden – Scenic View

Summer Garden - Statue — Summer Garden – Statue

Yelagin Island

The Island is located at the basin of the Neva River; It is home to many important buildings including Yelagin Palace.

Yelagin Island - Yelagin Bridge — Yelagin Island – Yelagin Bridge

Yelagin Island - Autumn view — Yelagin Island – Autumn view

Yelagin Island - Rossi Musical Pavilion On Yelagin island — Yelagin Island – Rossi Musical Pavilion On Yelagin island

Yelagin Island - Skating Rink — Yelagin Island – Skating Rink

Park And Gardens of Peterhof

This is a remarkable park that has a goodÂ layout and represents European artistic style. It has a wonderland of flowers, greenery and architectural decorations.

Park And Gardens of Peterhof - Bridge — Park And Gardens of Peterhof – Bridge

Park And Gardens of Peterhof - Fountainentrance — Park And Gardens of Peterhof – Fountainentrance

Park And Gardens of Peterhof - Fountain — Park And Gardens of Peterhof – Fountain

Kirov Central Park of Culture and Recreation

This is one of the best parks found in Elagin Island. It features some nice historic buildings including the Elagin Palace. There are also several beautiful lakes on the island.

Kirov Central Park of Culture and Recreation River Bank

Kirov Central Park of Culture and Recreation - River Side — Kirov Central Park of Culture and Recreation – River Side

Kirov Central Park of Culture and Recreation - Boating — Kirov Central Park of Culture and Recreation – Boating

Sovereign’s Fun

The main highlight in Sovereignâ€™s fun is the beautiful fountain which showcases a great work of art and engineering.

Sovereign's Fun - Fontana Albero — Sovereign’s Fun – Fontana Albero

New Holland Island

It is a historical artificial island created in 1717 and was built for timber storage. In 2016, it was restored to being the former blacksmith building.

New Holland Island - Winters View — New Holland Island – Winters View

New Holland Island - Winter View — New Holland Island – Winter View

Other Sightseeing inÂ St.Â Petersburg

Neva Embankments

One can get the best views from the river, with a boat trip, by evening you can see the fantastic views of the sunset and the bright lights of the bridge.

Neva Embankments - Finland Station — Neva Embankments – Finland Station

Neva Embankments - River View — Neva Embankments – River View

Titikaka

The museum exhibits some astonishing records from all over the world. There are over 60 exhibits designed for visitors of all age groups.

Muzey Rekordov I Faktov "Titicaca — Muzey Rekordov I Faktov “Titicaca

Memorial Sign Strelka Of Vasilievskiy Island

This is a remarkable place to get a good panoramic view of St. Petersburg. It is a popular tourist attraction in St. Petersburg.

Memorial Sign Strelka Of Vasilievskiy Island - Statue — Memorial Sign Strelka Of Vasilievskiy Island – Statue

Memorial Sign Strelka Of Vasilievskiy Island

Alexander Column

The Alexander Column is a monument as a celebration victory of the Russians in the war with France. Noris designed itÂ Orlovsky and claimed to be the tallest of its kind.

Alexander Column - Palace Square View — Alexander Column – Palace Square View

The General Staff Building

It is a monument which is located in front of theÂ Winter Palace designed in neoclassical style. It was built in 1819-29 and comprises two wings.

The General Staff Building - front View — The General Staff Building – front View

The General Staff Building - Inside — The General Staff Building – Inside

Berlin Mitte Walking Tour Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag

Hotels & Restaurants inÂ St.Â Petersburg

St. Petersburg is one of the worldâ€™s luxurious places and leaves no stone unturn in the refinements of its accommodation either. The city offers a wide variety of hotels from mid-range to high-end hotels. Below is a list of some of the best hotels to stay in St. Petersburg:

Solo Sokos Hotel Palace Bridge (5 Star)

Grand Hotel Emerald (5 Star)

Radisson Royal Hotel, St. Petersburg (5 Star)

Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg (5 Star)

Kempinski Hotel Moika 22 St Petersburg (5 Star)

Park Inn by Radisson Pulkovskaya Hotel (4 Star)

Park Inn by Radisson Pribaltiyskaya St Petersburg (4 Star)

Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Vasilievsky (4 Star)

Pierrot Restaurant - Breakfast — Pierrot Restaurant – Breakfast

Pierrot Restaurant - Dining Area — Pierrot Restaurant – Dining Area

Novotel Saint Petersburg Centre (4 Star)

Reception - Novotel Saint Petersburg Centre — Reception – Novotel Saint Petersburg Centre

Indian Restaurants in St. Petersburg

Russian food and cuisine are diverse and have influences from Siberian, Eastern European, Central Asia offering a multi-ethnic expanse of the types of food and cuisine. There are also a wide variety of restaurants in St. Petersburg, which offers authentic Indian food such as –

Curry HouseÂ Indian Restaurant

Darbar Indian Restaurant

Jai Hind Indian Restaurant

Namaste Indian Restaurant

Oh! Mumbai Indian Restaurant

Tandoor Indian Restaurant

Limousine Ride inÂ St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg Tour Video’s

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St. Petersburg Tour PackageÂ Itineraries

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