Popular places to visit
State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
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.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Mariinsky Theatre
Enjoy a show at Mariinsky Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.
Peter and Paul Fortress
The fortress that founded St. Petersburg, this building is full of interesting and intriguing tales from the depths of history.
Other neighbourhoods around Farforovaya
Fishing District
Even though there aren't top sights in Fishing District, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Museum of the Imperial Porcelain Factory. Jump on the metro at Rybatskoye Station to see more of the city.
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.
Ligovka Yamskaya
While you're in Ligovka Yamskaya, take in top sights like Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery or Galeria, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ploshchad Alexandra Nevskogo II Station or Ligovsky Prospekt Station.
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 State Museum of Theatre and Music or Alexandrinsky Theatre might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.
Nevsky Prospekt
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.
- State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
- Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
- St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Russian Museum
- Peter and Paul Fortress
- Summer Garden
- Palace Square
- Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo
- Alexander Palace
- Admiralty Building
- Pavlovsk Palace and Park
- Anichkov Palace
- Oktyabrskiy Big Concert Hall
- Liteyny Prospekt
- Grand Maket Russia Interactive Museum
- Museum of Erotica
- Faberge Museum
- Saint Petersburg Mosque