Palace District Travel Guide

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.
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.

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Hermitage which includes a garden and heritage architecture

State Hermitage Museum

You can study the exhibits at State Hermitage Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to St. Petersburg. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

State Hermitage Museum
Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood featuring 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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices.

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

Palace Square

You can learn about the history of St. Petersburg when you stop by Palace Square. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

Palace Square
State Russian Museum featuring art

Russian Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Russian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and churches.

Russian Museum
Summer Garden which includes a pond and a park

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
Alexander Column featuring a statue or sculpture

Alexander Column

You can learn about the history of St. Petersburg with a visit to Alexander Column. Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.

Alexander Column

Other neighbourhoods 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 of the city at Gostiny Dvor Station or Admiralteyskaya Station.

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

St. Petersburg City Centre

4.5/5(147 area reviews)

Fascinating museums, prominent churches, and charming cafes are just a few top things to explore in St. Petersburg City Centre. A visit to Alexandrinsky Theatre or Architect Rossi Street 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 showing a city and night scenes

Nevsky Prospekt

4.5/5(74 area reviews)

Museums, theatres and churches highlight some notable features of Nevsky Prospekt. Make a stop by Faberge Museum or Fontanka River Embankment 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 showing heritage architecture and a park as well as a small group of people

Tsentralny

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Faberge Museum.

Tsentralny
Hermitage in St Petersburg is a very nice museum. The rooms of the palace are so impressive ! #hermitage #saintpetersburg #russia #palace #museum

Vladimirskiy

While you're in Vladimirskiy, take in top sights like Dostoyevsky Museum or Russian State Museum of the Arctic and Antarctic, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vladimirskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station.

Vladimirskiy
Peter and Paul Fortress featuring a ferry and a river or creek

Petrogradskaya District

4/5(5 area reviews)

Get to know Petrogradskaya District and its many features like its museums and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Planetarium 1 and Baltic House Theatre, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around the city.

Petrogradskaya District

Palace District Travel Guide

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