Palace District

St. Petersburg

The former city square of the Old Russian Empire, this square its famous for holding the 1905 Bloody Sunday and the 1917 October Revolution. A massive square just in front of the Hermitage Museum, its a popular destination where carriages, skaters and tourists mix up. The statue in the middle is the Alexander Column, a 50 meters tall column thats unique of its kind. This enormous column was placed in the middle of Palace square to celebrate the victory of Russia over Napoleonic France. Unlike its ancient predecessors, at the top of the column there was not a statue of the respective emperor at the time (Alexander I) but of an angel trampling a serpent.
A huge empty space in the centre of St Petersburg, with the incredible Hermitage Museum and Art Gallery on one side. The best times to visit are early in the morning (as in before breakfast when the light is perfect, the air is cool, and the square is deserted) or in the evening. When we were there in July 2015 the ACTUAL soccer World Cup was being shown to the world in the run up to the draw for the 2018 World Cup which Russia is hosting - it's actually very small in comparison to the Champions League trophy!
The church of spilled blood is a magnificent church in St. Petersburg that has been reconstructed and remodeled multiple times. Very whimsical.
The State Hermitage Museum, also known as the Winter Palace, is a real treasure full of treasurers. We spent two days with a tour guide and I can't wait to go back.
#StunningStructures must see in St. Petersburg. It's worth the fee to tour the inside. #lifeatexpedia

Popular places to visit

Hermitage featuring heritage architecture and a garden

State Hermitage Museum

You can study the exhibits at State Hermitage Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to St. Petersburg. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

State Hermitage Museum
Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood which includes heritage architecture

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

After visiting Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Petersburg. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Palace Square featuring a square or plaza

Palace Square

You can learn about the history of St. Petersburg with a stop at Palace Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

Palace Square
Summer Garden which includes a garden and a pond

Summer Garden

Summer Garden is just one of the places to see in St. Petersburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Summer Garden
State Russian Museum showing art

Russian Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Russian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to St. Petersburg. Discover the area's entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.

Russian Museum
Alexander Column which includes a statue or sculpture

Alexander Column

You can learn about the history of St. Petersburg with a stop at Alexander Column. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and churches.

Alexander Column

Other neighborhoods around Palace District

May 2011 Kazan Cathedral, St. Petersburg Kazan Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox Church built in 1801 - 1811 by architect Andrey Voronikhin. Also known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, dedicated to this venerated icon. It was modeled upon the St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican. It is located on the main road of St. Petersburg, the Nevsky Boulevard.

District No. 78

If you're spending time in District No. 78, check out sights like Great Gostiny Dvor or Kazan Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more the city at Gostiny Dvor Station or Admiralteyskaya Station.

District No. 78
Kazan Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

St. Petersburg City Centre

4.5/5(376 area reviews)

Interesting museums, cozy cafes and churches are just a few top things to explore in St. Petersburg City Centre. A visit to State Museum of Theatre and Music or Alexandrinsky Theatre might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.

St. Petersburg City Centre
Nevskiy Prospekt which includes night scenes and a city

Nevsky Prospekt

4.5/5(190 area reviews)

Museums, theaters, and churches highlight some notable features of Nevsky Prospekt. Make a stop by Anichkov Bridge or Faberge Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Gostiny Dvor Station to get around town.

Nevsky Prospekt
Alexander Nevsky Lavra featuring a park and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Tsentralny

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Anichkov Bridge and take some time to enjoy the interesting museums during your time in Tsentralny. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station.

Tsentralny
Peter and Paul Fortress showing a ferry and a river or creek

Petrogradskaya District

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Petrogradskaya District is well-liked for its museums and architecture. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Planetarium 1 and Leningradskiy Zoopark are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around.

Petrogradskaya District
St. Isaac\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and a city

Admiralteyskiy

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Seven Bridges while getting to know Admiralteyskiy, and be sure to check out the cozy coffeehouses. You can hop aboard the metro at Frunzenskaya Station or Tekhnologichesky Institut Station to see more of the area.

Admiralteyskiy

Palace District

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