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Palace Square - Hermitage showing heritage architecture and a park

State Hermitage Museum

4.5/5(94 reviews)

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.

State Hermitage Museum
St. Isaac\'s Cathedral showing a city and a statue or sculpture

St. Isaac's Cathedral

4.5/5(90 reviews)

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

St. Isaac's Cathedral
Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood which includes heritage architecture

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

4.5/5(96 reviews)

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.

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Peterhof Palace and Garden which includes a fountain and heritage architecture

Peterhof Palace and Garden

4.5/5(50 reviews)

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Peterhof Palace and Garden
Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo which includes heritage architecture and a garden

Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of St. Petersburg and explore this stunning palace and tranquil park.

Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo
The Mariinsky Theatre is known as one of the best venues for ballet and opera in the world. The audience will be made up of a complete cross-section of society from little girls in their best dresses, with parents in the tuxedos and bow tie, through to tourists in their jeans and polo shirts. The inside of the building is stunning, very traditional and old-school. It's worth paying the 150 roubles to hire the binoculars, as it allows you to skip the queue to the cloakrooms when you return them. The chairs aren't the most comfortable though. You shouldn't visit St Petersburg without a trip to see something here - it's such a part of the cultural heritage of the city.

Mariinsky Theatre

4.5/5(27 reviews)

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.

Mariinsky Theatre
St. Petersburg showing night scenes, a park and a city

St. Petersburg

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