District No. 72 Travel Guide
St. Petersburg
Visit District No. 72
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.
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.
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.
Mariinsky Theatre
Enjoy a show at Mariinsky Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Kazan Cathedral
Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.
Other neighbourhoods around District No. 72
Volkovskoe
While you're in Volkovskoe, take in top sights like St. Petersburg Canals or MazaPark, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Volkovskaya Station or Bukharestskaya Station.
Okrug
While you're in Okrug, take in top sights like Buff Theater and jump on the metro at Novocherkasskaya Station to see more of the city.
Fishing District
Even though there aren't top sights in Fishing District, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Volodarsky Bridge. Jump on the metro at Rybatskoye Station to see more of the city.
Tsentralny
Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Faberge Museum.
St. Petersburg City Centre
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.
Narva District
While you're in Narva District, take in top sights like Narva Triumphal Arch and jump on the metro at Narvskaya Station to see more of the city.
- State Hermitage Museum
- Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
- St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Russian Museum
- Kazan Cathedral
- Peterhof Palace and Garden
- Peter and Paul Fortress
- Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo
- Palace Square
- Saint Petersburg Mosque
- Alexander Palace
- Pavlovsk Palace and Park
- Russian Vodka Museum
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery
- Bronze Horseman
- Gazprom Arena