THE 10 BEST Things to Do in St. Petersburg (2024)
Things to Do in St. Petersburg

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Things to Do in St. Petersburg


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Historical site with vibrant mosaics and traditional Russian architecture, marking a significant assassination spot. Interior adorned with biblical scenes, close to local souvenir shopping.
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  • HonestReviewer99
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must see for all travelers in the world. My favorite church ever. Takes your breath away the moment you walk in. Incredible combination of colors and mosaics.
    Written May 11, 2024
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  • spaniel12
    Svalbard, Norway477 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    There are so much to see and learn here... about art, history and human civilization.

    The building is vast and magnificent. The floor artwork is gorgeous.

    There are good collections of Raphael's paintings.

    The collection of altay civilization is impressive (room25, 27).
    Written May 1, 2024
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  • MGBhat
    Bengaluru, India91 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous Fountain Sculpture Garden. The palace is small. It is about an hour's drive from St Petersburg. It is a vast garden with Fountains and Sculptures. Wonderful. very large. We got a buggy to go around. If someone wants to walk, they can also get into the sea which borders the garden
    Written May 31, 2024
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  • MGBhat
    Bengaluru, India91 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spectacular view both outside and inside cathedral . And you can climb to the top 43 meters and 242 steps . Can get a panoramic view of the city
    Written May 26, 2024
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  • Tano
    Hurdal Municipality, Norway635 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Catherine Palace is simply amazing and beautiful.
    I do recommend to get recorded guide which are available in different languages so you can have a great tour trough the palace discovering history, facts and curiosity.
    Written October 25, 2023
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  • Nick Pierre
    Hyeres, France12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We went to this church as it was being used to bless food offerings made by the rich to be donated to the poor. They were preparing the large Easter event with lights and other elements. The inside of the Church of the Spilled Blood is a total contrast.
    Written September 9, 2023
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  • Hasmik O
    Yerevan, Armenia16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to visit to see nice performances by russian artists. We have visited "Rain/Dojdz" performace which was really interesting from beginning to the end. The actors are really impresive. I can highly recommend this place if you are looking for theatre (not opera or ballet) and you understand russian.
    Written July 6, 2016
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  • Hitesh S
    Mumbai, India384 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    very beautiful nad Enchanting square, a huge space, its in centre of the city, you can feel he beauty around, se ethe memorable buildings, lightings at the night, just walk around and see things around.
    Written November 5, 2022
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  • Craig C
    Concord, CA23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very enchanting look at the different regions of Russia. Great detail went into the buildings, bridges, etc. The facility is 800 m2 of beauty. The display even changes the lighting to simulate day and night. The transition is breath taking. It takes a small army of technicians to make the whole thing work. Working trains, moving cars on the highways, and many other moving displays make this a very relaxing way to spend a couple hours. Good for adults and kids will love it too.
    Written July 26, 2022
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  • spaniel12
    Svalbard, Norway477 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Faberge museum is not far from city center.

    It exhibits fabulous pieces of Faberge renown arts.

    All collections are unique and awesome.

    The english speaking guy is very enthusiasm and knowledgeable.

    It is an enjoyable and informative visit.
    Written May 4, 2024
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  • Sea Dweller
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates6,580 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The State Russian Museum is the largest collection of Russian art in the world. The main building of the museum is located in the Mikhailovsky Palace in the center of St. Petersburg.
    The museum was created by personal decree of Emperor Nicholas II on April 13, 1895. The official opening of the museum took place on March 7, 1898.
    Of particular note is the collection of icons in the section of ancient Russian art, which presents works by Andrei Rublev, Dionisy, Simon Ushakov and other remarkable Russian masters.
    In the collection of works of fine art of the 18th - the first half of the 19th centuries, paintings by Fyodor Bruni, Karl Bryullov and Dmitry Levitsky make an unforgettable impression.
    In the collection of the second half of the 19th century, it is difficult to look away from almost all the works, but I was most struck by the paintings of Ivan Aivazovsky, Ilya Repin, Viktor Vasnetsov and Vasily Surikov.
    The collection of the late 19th century - early 20th century also has a whole scattering of wonderful works, but pay special attention to the works of Valentin Serov, Mikhail Vrubel, Konstantin Somov and Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin.
    In general - go and enjoy the beautiful works of Russian art!
    Written August 20, 2022
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  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia18,284 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    In order to fully appreciate this complex have an entire day at your disposal. It's one of the best places all of Russia has to offer.
    It's located southwest of the Imperial capital and you can reach it by speedboat (summer time only), public bus or taxi. I advise combining the trip with the beautiful Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt (read that review).
    Once here there's really lot to do and see - the Summer Palace, magnificent gardens, the Monplesir sea house, outstanding fountains,...etc.
    Written May 21, 2021
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