Balkanskiy Travel Guide
St. Petersburg
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Popular places to visit
State Hermitage Museum
Immerse yourself in a collection of prehistoric artifacts, Middle Eastern jewelry and European art that spans 6,000 years in one of the world’s oldest museums.
St. Isaac's Cathedral
This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.
Mariinsky Theatre
Enjoy a show at Mariinsky Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Peterhof Palace and Garden
Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.
Other neighbourhoods around Balkanskiy
Frunzenskiy
Frunzenskiy is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Mezhdunarodnaya Station or Bukharestskaya Station to explore sights like St. Petersburg Canals.
Moskovskiy
Moskovskiy is well liked for its breweries and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Victory Square and Heroic Defenders of Leningrad Monument are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Zvyozdnaya Station or Moskovskaya Station to get around.
Fishing District
Even though there aren't top sights in Fishing District, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Museum of the Imperial Porcelain Factory. Jump on the metro at Rybatskoye Station to see more of the city.
Nevsky
Get to know Nevsky and its many features like its churches and gardens. You might want to explore sights like Ice Palace Saint Petersburg and Museum of the Imperial Porcelain Factory, and you can jump on the metro at Ulitsa Dybenko Station or Prospekt Bolshevikov Station to get around the city.
Admiralteyskiy
Consider exploring the cosy coffee shops in Admiralteyskiy. If sightseeing is on the list, Trinity Cathedral is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Frunzenskaya Station or Tekhnologichesky Institut Station to see more of the area.
Tsentralny
Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace.
- State Hermitage Museum
- St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
- Russian Museum
- Peterhof Palace and Garden
- Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo
- Peter and Paul Fortress
- Kazan Cathedral
- Alexander Palace
- Palace Square
- Saint Petersburg Mosque
- Pavlovsk Palace and Park
- Russian Vodka Museum
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery
- Gazprom Arena