The heart of the Empire - the main squares of St. Petersburg

The second excursion from the cycle “Heritage of the Empire”

"Heritage of the Empire" - author's cycle of excursions. Ideal for those who first get acquainted with the Northern capital and want the acquaintance was not capped, and for guests of the city who want to learn more about the previously seen masterpieces. In three excursions you will get acquainted with most of the sights of the historical center of St. Petersburg.

Walking tour of the four main squares of St. Petersburg - Palace, Admiralty, Senate and Isaac - with a story about the sights located there. Without traffic jams, flashing and visits to “partners”!

Through the arch of the General Staff you will get to the main square of the city, and once the whole country, the Palace Square, where you will find the official residence of the Emperor the Winter Palace and the monument to the victorious Emperor Napoleon – the Alexander Column.

Next, you will follow the Alexander Garden, which is located on the very place where Eugene Onegin walked in a wide bolivar, and consider one of the oldest institutions in St. Petersburg – the Admiralty.

From the Alexander Garden you will get to the Senate Square and see one of the official symbols of the city - the Copper Rider, as well as enjoy the panoramic view of the University Embankment, the buildings of which remember the founder of St. Petersburg - Peter the Great.

The tour will end on St. Isaac’s Square, where you are waiting for the cathedral, which was cheaper to cast entirely of silver, the monument to Nicholas I who did not catch up with Peter and the gift to the city of his obstinate daughter Maria – the Mariinsky Palace.

This and more awaits you on the tour “Heart of the Empire – Four Main Squares”!