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Ranked #1 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Reserve enough time for yourself!" 05/17/2013
- "Amazing - must visit" 05/17/2013
Category: Museums; Art Museums
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One of the most famous art museums in the world, this museum is housed in the Winter Palace, and contains over 2.7 million...
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One of the most famous art museums in the world, this museum is housed in the Winter Palace, and contains over 2.7 million exhibits including some of the world's greatest works of art.
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Ranked #2 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Stunning architecture" 05/17/2013
- "Important Place" 05/16/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Religious Sites
"The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood" (known locally as Spas na Kravi) is a beautiful gold-draped onion-domed church on the Griboedova Canal, one of the many waterways in... more »
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Ranked #3 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Delightful place" 05/18/2013
- "just awesome!" 05/16/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Gardens; Fountains; Museums; Parks; Historic Sites
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Once a formal garden built for Peter the Great, this popular park still has more than 80 of the original marble statues and...
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Once a formal garden built for Peter the Great, this popular park still has more than 80 of the original marble statues and sculptures and houses Peter's Summer Palace, a simply designed two-story building that now displays many of the ruler's own artifacts.
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Ranked #4 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Spoilt by the queuing" 05/17/2013
- "Wonderfull sunny day in Catherine Pala..." 05/17/2013
Category: Castles; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Parks; Historic Walking Areas; Gardens
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Filled with 18th-century paintings and ornate rooms, this white and gold palace is surrounded by a 1400-acre park complete...
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Filled with 18th-century paintings and ornate rooms, this white and gold palace is surrounded by a 1400-acre park complete with fountains, bridges, the Agate Pavilion bathhouse and the Great Pond. The Palace also has a famous Amber Room, stolen by Nazi troops during WWII, but now recreated by Russian craftsmen.
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Ranked #5 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Should we throw a stone in the Glass h..." 05/16/2013
- "Classic classics" 05/15/2013
Category: Theaters; Ballets
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The stage of this internationally renowned theater was graced by Russia's most celebrated classical performers in...
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The stage of this internationally renowned theater was graced by Russia's most celebrated classical performers in pre-Revolution days, and is today best known for its famous Kirov Ballet.
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Ranked #6 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Not sure it should be so well-rated" 05/15/2013
- "Calming stucture" 05/08/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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One of the best examples of Baroque-style architecture, this splendid blue and white "Sailors' Church" topped with five...
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One of the best examples of Baroque-style architecture, this splendid blue and white "Sailors' Church" topped with five glistening golden cupolas contains many 18th-century icons, ten magnificent paintings and walls that convey the history of the Russian navy.
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Ranked #7 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Beautiful and historic Cathedral" 05/17/2013
- "The Most Beautiful Cathedral in Rusia" 05/15/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Museums; Religious Sites; Observation Decks/ Towers
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This gold-domed, ornate, 19th-century cathedral is the third largest domed cathedral in the world, and offers visitors a...
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This gold-domed, ornate, 19th-century cathedral is the third largest domed cathedral in the world, and offers visitors a 300-step climb to a spectacular view of the city.
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Ranked #8 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "A big disappointment" 05/15/2013
- "Incredibly Interesting" 05/09/2013
Category: Art Museums; Museums; History Museums
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Countless masterpieces, ranging from 12th-century icons to 20th-century paintings, are displayed at this important art museum...
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Countless masterpieces, ranging from 12th-century icons to 20th-century paintings, are displayed at this important art museum housed in the splendid and historically significant Mikhailovsky Palace.
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Ranked #9 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "A shining emblem of today's Russia" 05/15/2013
- "Amazing, very pleasant discovery" 04/19/2013
Category: Museums
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Erarta brings under one roof Russia's largest private Museum of Contemporary Russian Art (with over 2,000 works in its...
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Erarta brings under one roof Russia's largest private Museum of Contemporary Russian Art (with over 2,000 works in its collection) and one of the branches of its international Galleries (others located in London, New York and Zurich). Erarta building with an overall floor space of 8,600 sqm (currently being expanded to 10,200sqm) opened its doors in September 2010 but has already been nominated for Russia's museum of the year in its first year of existence. The Museum is especially worth visiting for its creativity, not only exhibiting other artists' works but also acting as an author itself with unique projects such as "U-Spaces" (total installations created by the Museum itself to immerse the viewer in a particular world), "Theatre with no actors" (the world's only multi-media play whose cast is made up exclusively of characters from paintings with special audio and video effects bringing them to life), "Art-literature" (accompanying essays of experts and regular visitors' thoughts about particular works of art, helping explain what kind of emotions they trigger in others), "Art-animation" (videos and cartoons transforming a two-dimensional painting into a story prolonged in time). Erarta building also has a restaurant, a cafe and several museum shops offering gifts, prints and books and is open every day (except for Tuesdays) from 10am to 10pm
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Ranked #10 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Fabulous builing" 05/08/2013
- "Opera in concert version" 05/08/2013
Category: Ballets
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Ranked #11 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Victory day parade" 05/08/2013
- "imposing" 05/07/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
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Contrasting architectures and wide open spaces are the hallmarks of this extraordinary plaza, which has witnessed historic...
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Contrasting architectures and wide open spaces are the hallmarks of this extraordinary plaza, which has witnessed historic events like Bloody Sunday and the storming of the Winter Palace and is now the rallying place for every imaginable political demonstration.
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Ranked #12 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Must see this palace" 05/14/2013
- "A visit in three parts" 05/09/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Museums
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The horrific murder of Rasputin, the notorious "mad monk," took place in this stately palace, which offers guided tours of...
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The horrific murder of Rasputin, the notorious "mad monk," took place in this stately palace, which offers guided tours of the scene of the crime.
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Ranked #13 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "My favourite palace-home" 05/14/2013
- "inspring building" 05/07/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Parks
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Once the hunting grounds of czars, this 1,500-acre park contains an aviary, charming foot bridges, trails, ponds, gardens and...
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Once the hunting grounds of czars, this 1,500-acre park contains an aviary, charming foot bridges, trails, ponds, gardens and the sprawling palace that belonged to Paul I.
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Ranked #14 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Architectural highlight of Nevsky Pros..." 04/26/2013
- "Nothing like this in Paris" 04/22/2013
Category: Bridges
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This bridge, the first to cross the Fontanka River, has undergone a series of reconstructions and is noted for its elaborate...
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This bridge, the first to cross the Fontanka River, has undergone a series of reconstructions and is noted for its elaborate cast-iron fencing and striking horse and human sculptures.
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Ranked #15 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Quite simple" 05/15/2013
- "Thoroughly enjoyable for all ages!" 05/12/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #16 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "The under-rated cathedral, yet just as..." 05/15/2013
- "main orthodox cathedral" 05/07/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Museums; Historic Sites
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Built in the early 1800s to duplicate the Vatican's Basilica of St. Peter, this huge cathedral served as a monument to...
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Built in the early 1800s to duplicate the Vatican's Basilica of St. Peter, this huge cathedral served as a monument to Russia's victory over Napoleon in the War of 1812 and today houses the Museum of Religion.
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Ranked #17 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "I have questions about the acoustics" 05/14/2013
- "old fashioned charm" 05/12/2013
Category: Theaters
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Ranked #18 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Nice place to rest" 05/08/2013
- "Impressive" 04/28/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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A gallant and heroic Peter the Great atop a horse is depicted in this striking statue on Decembrist (Senate) Square...
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A gallant and heroic Peter the Great atop a horse is depicted in this striking statue on Decembrist (Senate) Square commissioned by Catherine the Great to honor her predecessor.
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Ranked #19 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Well worth a visit" 05/18/2013
- "Peaceful place" 05/17/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Museums
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Built as a fortress in 1703 by Peter the Great, this building was used instead as a political prison under the czars, and...
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Built as a fortress in 1703 by Peter the Great, this building was used instead as a political prison under the czars, and houses the City History Museum, the Mint, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
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Ranked #20 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Worth visiting" 05/15/2013
- "Akhmatova's apartment in Sheremetev pa..." 02/25/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Museums
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Ranked #21 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Shopping & Cafe Boulvard" 05/15/2013
- "Great location!" 05/12/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings; Battlefields
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This famous Russian street that cuts through the center of St. Petersburg is a hub for shopping, nightlife and entertainment,...
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This famous Russian street that cuts through the center of St. Petersburg is a hub for shopping, nightlife and entertainment, and is lined with historic and picturesque buildings and churches.
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Ranked #22 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "The Palace is different from all the o..." 11/27/2012
- "Nice palace and splendid park" 07/22/2012
Category: Parks; Historic Sites
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Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum is located 45 km to the south-west of St.Petersburg. The unique atmosphere of the Royal...
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Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum is located 45 km to the south-west of St.Petersburg. The unique atmosphere of the Royal country seat and glorious 18th century interiors are at your service. Valuable collections of painting, furniture, porcelain, antique weapon as well as Gobelin tapestries, embroideries and Italian sculpture will let a visitor get a vivid impression of the royal court life. While darkness and dampness of the mysterious underpass will let you feel the romance of the Russian Castle.
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Ranked #23 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Old fashioned presentation but still w..." 05/09/2013
- "Tried to go..." 04/08/2013
Category: History Museums
The museum tells about the life of the city during the 900-day siege in 1941-44b.
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Ranked #24 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Ornate bridge" 05/08/2013
- "Nice panoram... -" 12/25/2012
Category: Bridges
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This three-span bridge crossing the Neva River was the first of its kind in St. Petersburg, with unique features such as its...
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This three-span bridge crossing the Neva River was the first of its kind in St. Petersburg, with unique features such as its fast-rising middle span, gigantic arched girders and two granite, Romanesque-style towers designed to resemble lighthouses.
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Ranked #25 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Stands out" 05/08/2013
- "Not what I expected." 03/05/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings
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This dazzling blue and white Baroque-style cathedral, never fully completed by Winter Palace architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli,...
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This dazzling blue and white Baroque-style cathedral, never fully completed by Winter Palace architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli, is now used for concerts and exhibits.
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Ranked #26 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Beautiful gardens!" 12/09/2012
- "Worth the trip" 11/09/2012
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Ranked #27 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Out of the way, but a really moving ex..." 02/26/2013
- "A must visit" 02/18/2013
Category: Cemeteries; Monuments/ Statues
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Nearly half a million civilians who died in the 900-day Siege of Leningrad (the city's name from 1924-1991)are remembered at...
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Nearly half a million civilians who died in the 900-day Siege of Leningrad (the city's name from 1924-1991)are remembered at this cemetery with mass graves, an eternal flame, a statue of the Motherland, and photographs and documents describing the siege.
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Ranked #28 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Romanovs resting place" 05/08/2013
- "A cat in a golden home" 04/27/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
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The oldest and one of the tallest buildings in St. Petersburg is popular for the spectacular view provided by the thin,...
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The oldest and one of the tallest buildings in St. Petersburg is popular for the spectacular view provided by the thin, gilded needle-like spire rising from its bell tower. The graves of nearly all Romanov rulers since Peter the Great are here.
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Ranked #29 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "Очень интересно и познавательно" 05/12/2013
- "Мультимедийный и познавательный" 05/10/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #30 of 407 attractions in St. Petersburg
- "A little bit of seaside in a large cit..." 05/08/2013
- "One of the longest embankment in the w..." 04/04/2013
Category: Bodies of Water; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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