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St. Petersburg

The Fortress of Peter and Paul was built by Peter the Great. The idea was to protect the region from the attacks of Sweden. It was the fort that originated the city of St. Petersburg which later became the capital of the empire. In the center of the fortress is the magnificent Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul which contains the remains of all Russian rulers after Peter the Great, in particular the Romanov family. A Fortaleza de Pedro e Paulo foi mandada construir por Pedro o Grande. A ideia era proteger a região dos ataques da Suécia. Foi a fortaleza que originou a cidade de São Petersburgo que viria a ser mais tarde a capital do império. No centro da fortaleza está a magnífica Catedral de São Pedro e São Paulo que contém os restos mortais de todos os soberanos russos, depois de Pedro o Grande, em particular a família Romanov. #SaintPetersburg #Russia #Culture
The Fortress of Peter and Paul was built by Peter the Great. The idea was to protect the region from the attacks of Sweden. It was the fort that originated the city of St. Petersburg which later became the capital of the empire. In the center of the fortress is the magnificent Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul which contains the remains of all Russian rulers after Peter the Great, in particular the Romanov family. A Fortaleza de Pedro e Paulo foi mandada construir por Pedro o Grande. A ideia era proteger a região dos ataques da Suécia. Foi a fortaleza que originou a cidade de São Petersburgo que viria a ser mais tarde a capital do império. No centro da fortaleza está a magnífica Catedral de São Pedro e São Paulo que contém os restos mortais de todos os soberanos russos, depois de Pedro o Grande, em particular a família Romanov. #SaintPetersburg #Russia #Culture
In the shadow of the St Peter and Paul Fortress, the birthplace of St Petersburg, is a fitting place for all things Russian military. It's by far the most un-tourist friendly place we visited in St Petersburg (nothing written in English, the feeling you are walking around a Russian jail, staff who speak no English and look like they haven't seen sunlight for quite a while) and yet if you are interested in seeing anything in the history of the Russian military then it's perfect! There is a fascinating section on the AK47, and outside are more tanks, cannons and rockets than a playboy Russian President would know what to do with. It's very cheap to get in, but remember to pay the extra 150 roubles to be allowed to take photographs.
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Trinity bridge in Sankt-Perburg, Russia

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Peter and Paul Fortress showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Peter and Paul Fortress

The fortress that founded St. Petersburg, this building is full of interesting and intriguing tales from the depths of history.

Peter and Paul Fortress
Neva river. Palace Bridge, Peter and Paul Cathedral. White night in St.-Petersburg, Russia

Peter and Paul Cathedral

You can study the exhibits at Peter and Paul Cathedral, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's churches or seek out its local tours.

Peter and Paul Cathedral
Hermitage which includes a garden and heritage architecture

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.

State Hermitage Museum
St. Isaac\'s Cathedral showing a statue or sculpture and a city

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.

St. Isaac's Cathedral
Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood featuring heritage architecture

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.

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Peterhof Palace and Garden which includes heritage architecture and a fountain

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.

Peterhof Palace and Garden

Other neighbourhoods around Kronverkskoe

The former city square of the Old Russian Empire, this square its famous for holding the 1905 Bloody Sunday and the 1917 October Revolution. A massive square just in front of the Hermitage Museum, its a popular destination where carriages, skaters and tourists mix up. The statue in the middle is the Alexander Column, a 50 meters tall column thats unique of its kind. This enormous column was placed in the middle of Palace square to celebrate the victory of Russia over Napoleonic France. Unlike its ancient predecessors, at the top of the column there was not a statue of the respective emperor at the time

Palace District

While you're in Palace District, take in top sights like Pushkin Flat-Museum and jump on the metro at Nevsky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.

Palace District
Peter and Paul Fortress featuring a ferry and a river or creek

Petrogradskaya District

4/5(5 area reviews)

Get to know Petrogradskaya District and its many features like its museums and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Planetarium 1 and Leningradskiy Zoopark, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around the city.

Petrogradskaya District
Kazan Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

St. Petersburg City Centre

4.5/5(147 area reviews)

Fascinating museums, prominent churches, and charming cafes are just a few top things to explore in St. Petersburg City Centre. A visit to Alexandrinsky Theatre or Architect Rossi Street might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.

St. Petersburg City Centre
Nevskiy Prospekt showing a city and night scenes

Nevsky Prospekt

4.5/5(74 area reviews)

Museums, theatres and churches highlight some notable features of Nevsky Prospekt. Make a stop by Faberge Museum or Fontanka River Embankment while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Gostiny Dvor Station to get around town.

Nevsky Prospekt
Alexander Nevsky Lavra showing heritage architecture and a park as well as a small group of people

Tsentralny

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Anna Akhmatova Museum at the Fountain House.

Tsentralny
Hermitage in St Petersburg is a very nice museum. The rooms of the palace are so impressive ! #hermitage #saintpetersburg #russia #palace #museum

Vladimirskiy

While you're in Vladimirskiy, take in top sights like Russian State Museum of the Arctic and Antarctic or Bread Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vladimirskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station.

Vladimirskiy

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