Sightseeing

Designed as an Imperial capital, Saint-Petersburg was destined to always be a point of attraction. The city's irresistible lure resides in its rich history and mystic ambience, its inimitable architectural landscape and stimulating cultural life. Anyone who comes to Saint-Petersburg is bound to fall under its charms, because the city has so much to offer.

Cathedrals

Impressive churches and cathedrals once set the tone for the spiritual life in the Russian capital. Today they are again among major tourist attractions of the city. A visit to a church may give you insight into the current revival of Russia's religious life.

Museums and Palaces

Saint-Petersburg is justly famous as the cultural capital of Russia. It boasts a superb collection of art galleries, historical museums and palaces, all former residences of the imperial Russia elite. A day at a world-renowned Hermitage or the Russian Museum or Yusupov Palace will contribute immeasurably to your Saint-Petersburg experience.

Monuments and Historical sites

Over its three hundred years of existence Saint-Petersburg has been the arena of Russia's glories and tragedies. Peter and Paul Fortress, Decembrists' and Palace squares, Field of Mars, Piskarevskoye Cemetery - are among the scores of historic sites that are memorable to all Petersburgers.

Squares and Prospects

Conceived by a master plan of Peter the Great, Saint-Petersburg is among the few European cities that display an outstanding network of airy squares and wide avenues, known as prospects. A stroll along Nevsky prospect toward the Admiralty will bring you to the heart of the bustling metropolitan life.

Bridges

The four hundred bridges that embrace the forty two islands of Saint-Petersburg are the pride and joy of the city's architectural design. A walk along the Neva embankment on a soft summery white night will tell you why the city is called “the Venice of the North”.

Parks and Gardens

Oases of calm and tranquility can be discovered in the leafy parks and gardens that are scattered all over the city. A stop at the majestic Summer Gardens will provide an invigorating break from the busy tourist schedule.

Suburbs

A day spent in one of Saint-Petersburg suburbs will introduce you to the luxurious life of leisure and entertainment that Russian monarchs indulged in in the cool of their magnificent summer residences. Built with ambition and largesse these palaces with their impressive landscaped grounds often outshone their European counterparts.