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St. Petersburg

Source: Wikipedia Aurora (Russian: Авро́ра, tr. Avrora; IPA: [ɐˈvrorə]) is a 1900 Russian protected cruiser, currently preserved as a museum ship in St. Petersburg. Aurora was one of three Pallada-class cruisers, built in St. Petersburg for service in the Pacific Far East. All three ships of this class served during the Russo-Japanese War. The Aurora survived the Battle of Tsushima and was interned under U.S. protection in the Philippines, eventually returned to the Baltic Fleet. The second ship, Pallada, was sunk by the Japanese at Port Arthur in 1904. The third ship, Diana, was interned in Saigon after the Battle of the Yellow Sea. One of the first incidents of the October Revolution in Russia took place on the cruiser Aurora.
Source: Wikipedia Aurora (Russian: Авро́ра, tr. Avrora; IPA: [ɐˈvrorə]) is a 1900 Russian protected cruiser, currently preserved as a museum ship in St. Petersburg. Aurora was one of three Pallada-class cruisers, built in St. Petersburg for service in the Pacific Far East. All three ships of this class served during the Russo-Japanese War. The Aurora survived the Battle of Tsushima and was interned under U.S. protection in the Philippines, eventually returned to the Baltic Fleet. The second ship, Pallada, was sunk by the Japanese at Port Arthur in 1904. The third ship, Diana, was interned in Saigon after the Battle of the Yellow Sea. One of the first incidents of the October Revolution in Russia took place on the cruiser Aurora.
This place was under a renovation while I was in St. Petersburg. Its so beautiful from the outside, I can't imagine what it is like on the inside. #mosque #patterns
May 2011 Entrance half dome of St. Petersburg mosque, Russia Main entrance of the St. Petersburg mosque which was built 1910-1921 by architect Nikolai Vasilyev resembling the the Gur-e Amir mosque in Samarkand, where the tomb of Tamerlane Sultan is located. Skylight azure blue ceramic tiles decorate the arch vault of the entrance half dome in perfect stalactites form (called muqarnas in islamic architecture). The mosque is located opposite the Peter and Paul Fortress in the city center. It can accomodate 8.000 worshippers and is one of the northernmost mosques in the world. The dome is a near-replica of Gur-e Amir and the rest is actually Northern Art Nouveau popular in St. Petersburg and Finland.
May 2011 Dome of the St. Petersburg mosque which was built 1910-1921 by architect Nikolai Vasilyev resembling the the Gur-e Amir mosque in Samarkand, where the tomb of Tamerlane Sultan is located. Skylight azure blue ceramic tiles decorate both the dome and minarets. It is located opposite the Peter and Paul Fortress in the city center. It can accomodate 8.000 worshippers and is one of the northernmost mosques in the world. The dome is a near-replica of Gur-e Amir and the rest is actually Northern Art Nouveau popular in St. Petersburg and Finland.

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This place was under a renovation while I was in St. Petersburg. Its so beautiful from the outside, I can't imagine what it is like on the inside. #mosque #patterns

Saint Petersburg Mosque

After visiting Saint Petersburg Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.

Saint Petersburg Mosque
Source: Wikipedia Aurora

Cruiser Aurora

You can study the exhibits at Cruiser Aurora, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to St. Petersburg. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.

Cruiser Aurora
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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

State Hermitage Museum
St. Isaac\'s Cathedral showing a statue or sculpture and a city

St. Isaac's Cathedral

Find out about the history of St. Petersburg when you take a trip to St. Isaac's Cathedral. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

St. Isaac's Cathedral
Peterhof Palace and Garden which includes heritage architecture and a fountain

Peterhof Palace and Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Peterhof Palace and Garden, a lovely green space in Petergof. Stroll along the seaside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Peterhof Palace and Garden
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 acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Other neighbourhoods around Posadskiy

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

Palace District

While you're in Palace District, take in top sights like Cigar Museum and jump on the metro at Nevsky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.

Palace District
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 LabyrinthUm, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around the city.

Petrogradskaya 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
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 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
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 Catherine the Great Monument 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
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 Anichkov Bridge.

Tsentralny

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