Fishing District 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.
Summer Garden
Go back in time to St. Petersburg’s opulent past at this popular garden, which is inextricably linked with its founder, Peter the Great.
Palace Square
The architectural epicenter of St. Petersburg, this square is of great artistic and historical significance.
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.
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.
Other neighbourhoods around Fishing District
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.
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.
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.
Nevsky Prospekt
Museums, theatres and churches highlight some notable features of Nevsky Prospekt. Make a stop by Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace or Faberge Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Gostiny Dvor Station to get around town.
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 Catherine the Great Monument might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.
Admiralteyskiy
Consider exploring the cosy coffee shops in Admiralteyskiy. If sightseeing is on the list, St. Nicholas' Naval Cathedral is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Frunzenskaya Station or Tekhnologichesky Institut Station to see more of the area.
