Saint Petersburg

Museums and attractions of the city Saint Petersburg
Attractions
Museums


St. Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia, the city of white nights and drawbridges, founded by Peter I in 1703. Its architectural splendor and rich museum heritage attract tourists from all over the world. A map of museums and attractions will help you not to miss a single pearl of this amazing city. Among the main museums of St. Petersburg, the State Hermitage is one of the largest museums in the world with a collection of more than three million exhibits. The Russian Museum presents the largest collection of Russian art, and the Kunstkamera is the first museum in Russia founded by Peter I. No less interesting are the Faberge Museum with a unique collection of imperial eggs and the Central Naval Museum, which tells about the naval glory of Russia. The sights of St. Petersburg create its unique appearance. St. Isaac’s Cathedral with its golden dome, the Peter and Paul Fortress – the historical core of the city, the Church of the Savior on the Blood with mosaics occupying 7000 square meters, and the ensemble of the Palace Square – all these places are worth seeing with your own eyes. The map will help you easily find them and understand how they are related. A great route to explore the city starts from the Palace Square. From here you can go to the Hermitage, then through the Palace Bridge to the arrow of Vasilievsky Island, from where the best view of the Peter and Paul Fortress opens. Continuing along the embankment, you will find yourself at the Copper Horseman and St. Isaac’s Cathedral. The whole route will take about 3-4 hours of a leisurely walk. Explore St. Petersburg yourself with our map or use the services of professional guides to help you better understand the history and culture of the city. Plan your route in advance, mark interesting places and create an unforgettable experience of visiting the Northern capital.
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