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Nevsky Prospekt
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Nevsky Prospekt
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Ranked #21 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4 of 5 stars 96 reviews
Owner description: This famous Russian street that cuts through the center of St. Petersburg is a hub for shopping, nightlife and entertainment,... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings; Battlefields
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Cottage Palace in Peterhof
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Ranked #22 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Chesma Church (Chesmenskaya Tserkov)
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Ranked #23 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
The Chesma Church was built in 1777-1780 and is one of the rare neo-gothic buildings in St. Petersburg.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Ballets
Smolny Cathedral
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Smolny Cathedral
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Ranked #24 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: This dazzling blue and white Baroque-style cathedral, never fully completed by Winter Palace architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli,... more » Owner description: This dazzling blue and white Baroque-style cathedral, never fully completed by Winter Palace architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli, is now used for concerts and exhibits. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Summer Garden (Letny Sad) and Summer Palace of Peter I
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Summer Garden (Letny Sad) and Summer Palace of Peter I
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Ranked #25 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: The modest palace is set amid the lovely Summer Gardens, where Peter the Great held "assemblies" attended by aristocrats... more » Owner description: The modest palace is set amid the lovely Summer Gardens, where Peter the Great held "assemblies" attended by aristocrats eager to maintain their social standing. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Parks
Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge
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Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge
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Ranked #26 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: This three-span bridge crossing the Neva River was the first of its kind in St. Petersburg, with unique features such as its... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Bridges
Alexander Nevsky Lavra
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Alexander Nevsky Lavra
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Ranked #27 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: This beautiful monastery complex contains cemeteries where many of Russia's greatest literary and cultural figures are... more » Owner description: This beautiful monastery complex contains cemeteries where many of Russia's greatest literary and cultural figures are buried. « less
Attraction type  Cemeteries; Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
Mussorgsky Opera and Ballet Theater
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Mussorgsky Opera and Ballet Theater
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Ranked #28 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: The superb repertoire of classical operas and ballets as well as the opulent interior of this theater make it well worth a... more » Owner description: The superb repertoire of classical operas and ballets as well as the opulent interior of this theater make it well worth a visit. « less
Attraction type  Theaters; Operas; Ballets
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Feel yourself Russian
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Feel yourself Russian
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Ranked #29 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: This is a touristy but fun immersion into Russian dance, music and singing. Great for kids, but get there early and sit in... more » Owner description: This is a touristy but fun immersion into Russian dance, music and singing. Great for kids, but get there early and sit in the front. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Buddhist Temple
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Ranked #30 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  3.8 miles from city center
Grand Choral Synagogue
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Ranked #31 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
Pushkin Museum and Memorial Apartment
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Pushkin Museum and Memorial Apartment
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Ranked #32 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: Celebrated Russian poet Alexander Pushkin died tragically in this apartment building, which is now a museum honoring his life... more » Owner description: Celebrated Russian poet Alexander Pushkin died tragically in this apartment building, which is now a museum honoring his life and works. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Palace Bridge
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Palace Bridge
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Ranked #33 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: This simply designed bridge crossing the Neva River is best known for the magnificent view it creates when its elevated... more » Owner description: This simply designed bridge crossing the Neva River is best known for the magnificent view it creates when its elevated platforms frame the gilded spire of the SS Peter & Paul Cathedral rising in the background. « less
Attraction type  Bridges
Peter and Paul Cathedral
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Peter and Paul Cathedral
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Ranked #34 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: The oldest and one of the tallest buildings in St. Petersburg is popular for the spectacular view provided by the thin,... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
Engineer's Castle (Mikhailovsky Castle)
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Engineer's Castle (Mikhailovsky Castle)
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Ranked #35 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Now a branch of the Russian Museum with portraits of Russian rulers on display, this castle built for Paul I has a... more » Owner description: Now a branch of the Russian Museum with portraits of Russian rulers on display, this castle built for Paul I has a fascinating and mysterious history, which includes Paul's assassination in his own bedroom. « less
Attraction type  Castles; Gardens; Museums
Shostakovich Philharmonic Hall (Small Hall)
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Shostakovich Philharmonic Hall (Small Hall)
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Ranked #36 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Many world-famous conductors and musicians have performed at this hall, one of the largest music centers in the world.
Attraction type  Symphonies; Theaters
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Russian Ethnography Museum
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Russian Ethnography Museum
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Ranked #37 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: The folk art, crafts, dress and lifestyles of the various peoples and tribes who inhabited the vast expanse of territory in... more » Owner description: The folk art, crafts, dress and lifestyles of the various peoples and tribes who inhabited the vast expanse of territory in the former USSR are portrayed on the two floors of this unusual museum. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Shostakovich Philharmonic Hall (Grand Hall)
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Shostakovich Philharmonic Hall (Grand Hall)
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Ranked #38 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Concerts; Symphonies; Theaters
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Mosque
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Ranked #39 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
The mosque, on of the largest in Europe, was built in 1920 and is similar to the Samarkand mausoleum.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Central Railway Museum
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Ranked #40 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Russia's best railways museum uses intricately detailed models to trace the development of the country's railways from the... more » Owner description: Russia's best railways museum uses intricately detailed models to trace the development of the country's railways from the first Russian steam locomotive to modern-day trains. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Museum of Hygiene (Muzei Gigieny)
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Museum of Hygiene (Muzei Gigieny)
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Ranked #41 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Cruiser Aurora (Kreiser Avrora)
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Cruiser Aurora (Kreiser Avrora)
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Ranked #42 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Climb aboard this massive training ship which belonged to the Baltic Fleet and played a key role in the start of the... more » Owner description: Climb aboard this massive training ship which belonged to the Baltic Fleet and played a key role in the start of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917. « less
Attraction type  Ships; Museums
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Divo Ostrov
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Divo Ostrov
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Ranked #43 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Alexander Column
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Alexander Column
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Ranked #44 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: This 155-foot red granite column in Palace Square honors Russia's victory over France in the Napoleonic Wars, and is... more » Owner description: This 155-foot red granite column in Palace Square honors Russia's victory over France in the Napoleonic Wars, and is considered a remarkable engineering accomplishment. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Palace Square (Dvortsovaya Ploshchad)
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Palace Square (Dvortsovaya Ploshchad)
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Ranked #45 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Contrasting architectures and wide open spaces are the hallmarks of this extraordinary plaza, which has witnessed historic... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery
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Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery
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Ranked #46 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Nearly half a million civilians who died in the 900-day Siege of Leningrad (the city's name from 1924-1991)are remembered at... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Cemeteries; Monuments/ Statues
St. Nicholas' Naval Cathedral
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St. Nicholas' Naval Cathedral
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Ranked #47 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: One of the best examples of Baroque-style architecture, this splendid blue and white "Sailors' Church" topped with five... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Alexander Palace and Park
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Alexander Palace and Park
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Ranked #48 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: This magnificent palace is most well known for its role during the reign of the last Tsar, Nicholas II, who, with his family,... more » Owner description: This magnificent palace is most well known for its role during the reign of the last Tsar, Nicholas II, who, with his family, was kept here before being moved to Siberia and then murdered. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Parks; Historic Sites
Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church
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Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church
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Ranked #49 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineering and Communications Troops
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Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineering and Communications Troops
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Ranked #50 of 389 Attractions in St. Petersburg
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: A vast collection of weapons and military objects from the Middle Ages to modern times are displayed at this museum which... more » Owner description: A vast collection of weapons and military objects from the Middle Ages to modern times are displayed at this museum which includes artillery and missile launchers in an open-air exhibit and a small souvenir shop. « less
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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