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1. The State Hermitage Museum

Located in the magnificent Winter Palace, the State Hermitage Museum is one
of the largest and most impressive art collections in the world. With over three
million items, it holds treasures from ancient civilizations, European masterpie
ces by Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci, and stunning interiors that reflect th
e grandeur of imperial Russia. Walking through its endless halls feels like travell
ing through time and across continents.

2. Nevsky Prospekt

Nevsky Prospekt
Nevsky Prospekt is the heart and soul of Saint Petersburg, a bustling avenue th
at stretches from the Admiralty to the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. Lined with histo
ric buildings, elegant shops, cozy cafés and grand churches, it is always alive wit
h energy. Whether you walk here in the golden light of evening or during the m
agical White Nights, Nevsky Prospekt reveals the true spirit of the city.

3. Peter and Paul Fortress

Peter and Paul Fortress
On Zayachy Island, where Saint Petersburg was born, stands the Peter and Paul
Fortress a symbol of the city’s founding. Built by Peter the Great in 1703, it has
served as a prison, a burial place for Russian emperors, and now a museum. T
he golden spire of its cathedral rises high above the Neva, guiding visitors to on
e of the most historic places in Russia.

4. Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Bright, colourful and impossible to miss, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blo
od is a masterpiece of Russian architecture. Built on the spot where Emperor A
lexander II was assassinated, it amazes with its onion domes and thousands of
intricate mosaics inside. Every brick and tile tells a story of memory, faith and a
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5. St. Isaac’s Cathedral

St. Isaac’s Cathedral
St. Isaac’s Cathedral dominates the skyline of Saint Petersburg with its massive
golden dome. Built over 40 years, it is one of the largest domed churches in th
e world. Visitors can climb to the colonnade and enjoy a breathtaking panoram
ic view of the city. Inside, marble, gilding and frescoes create an atmosphere of
divine grandeur.

6. Summer Garden

Summer Garden
The Summer Garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the city, designed in th
e 18th century as a place of beauty and inspiration. With its symmetrical alleys,
marble statues, fountains and blooming flowers, it feels like a page from a rom
antic novel. It is especially lovely in spring and early summer, when the scent of
lilacs fills the air.

7. Kazan Cathedral

Kazan Cathedral
Inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Kazan Cathedral stands proudly on Nev
sky Prospekt with its grand colonnade embracing the square. It has served as a
place of worship, a military museum, and now once again a functioning church.
Its solemn atmosphere and majestic architecture make it one of the city’s mos
t spiritual landmarks.

8. The Spit of Vasilievsky Island

The Spit of Vasilievsky Island
The Spit of Vasilievsky Island offers one of the most iconic views of Saint Peters
burg. Facing the Winter Palace across the Neva, it is framed by the Old Stock Ex
change and the Rostral Columns that burn with eternal fire. This is the perfect
place to watch the sun set behind the golden spires or see the bridges slowly p
art during the night.

9. Mariinsky Theatre

Mariinsky Theatre
The Mariinsky Theatre is a temple of world
class music and ballet. For over two centuries, it has hosted legendary perform
ances and launched the careers of great artists like Shalyapin and Kschessinska.
The sound of an orchestra tuning before a performance carries the promise of
magic about to unfold on stage.

10. The Neva River Embankments

The Neva River Embankments
The embankments of the Neva River are the soul of Saint Petersburg’s beauty.
Lined with granite, palaces and bridges, they reflect the city’s grandeur in the fl
owing water. A walk along the river at dusk, when the lights begin to shimmer
and the bridges prepare to open, is an experience no visitor should miss.