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State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
As featured in 3 days in St. Petersburg
Ollie #1 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 613 reviews
Owner description: One of the most famous art museums in the world, this museum is housed in the Winter Palace, and contains over 2.7 million exhibits including some of...... more » Owner description: One of the most famous art museums in the world, this museum is housed in the Winter Palace, and contains over 2.7 million exhibits including some of the world's greatest works of art. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Architectural Buildings; Art Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  3.1 km from city centre
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Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood
As featured in 3 days in St. Petersburg and 1 other guide
Ollie #2 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 291 reviews

"The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood" (known locally as Spas na Kravi) is a beautiful gold-draped onion-domed church on the Griboedova Canal, one of the many waterways in... more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Peterhof Palace and Garden
As featured in 3 days in St. Petersburg
Ollie #3 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 235 reviews
Owner description: Once a formal garden built for Peter the Great, this popular park still has more than 80 of the original marble statues and sculptures and houses...... more » Owner description: Once a formal garden built for Peter the Great, this popular park still has more than 80 of the original marble statues and sculptures and houses Peter's Summer Palace, a simply designed two-story building that now displays many of the ruler's own artifacts. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Gardens; Fountains; Museums; Parks; Historic Sites
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art
Ollie #4 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 55 reviews
Owner description: Erarta brings under one roof Russia's largest private Museum of Contemporary Russian Art (with over 2,000 works in its collection) and one of the...... more » Owner description: Erarta brings under one roof Russia's largest private Museum of Contemporary Russian Art (with over 2,000 works in its collection) and one of the branches of its international Galleries (others located in London, New York and Zurich). Erarta building with an overall floor space of 8,600 sqm (currently being expanded to 10,200sqm) opened its doors in September 2010 but has already been nominated for Russia's museum of the year in its first year of existence. The Museum is especially worth visiting for its creativity, not only exhibiting other artists' works but also acting as an author itself with unique projects such as "U-Spaces" (total installations created by the Museum itself to immerse the viewer in a particular world), "Theatre with no actors" (the world's only multi-media play whose cast is made up exclusively of characters from paintings with special audio and video effects bringing them to life), "Art-literature" (accompanying essays of experts and regular visitors' thoughts about particular works of art, helping explain what kind of emotions they trigger in others), "Art-animation" (videos and cartoons transforming a two-dimensional painting into a story prolonged in time). Erarta building also has a restaurant, a cafe and several museum shops offering gifts, prints and books and is open every day (except for Tuesdays) from 10am to 10pm « less
Attraction type  Museums
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Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov Opera and Ballet)
As featured in 3 days in St. Petersburg
Ollie #5 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 98 reviews
Owner description: The stage of this internationally renowned theater was graced by Russia's most celebrated classical performers in pre-Revolution days, and is today...... more » Owner description: The stage of this internationally renowned theater was graced by Russia's most celebrated classical performers in pre-Revolution days, and is today best known for its famous Kirov Ballet. « less
Attraction type  Theatres; Ballets
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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St. Isaac's Cathedral
Ollie #6 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 156 reviews
Owner description: This gold-domed, ornate, 19th-century cathedral is the third largest domed cathedral in the world, and offers visitors a 300-step climb to a...... more » Owner description: This gold-domed, ornate, 19th-century cathedral is the third largest domed cathedral in the world, and offers visitors a 300-step climb to a spectacular view of the city. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Museums; Religious Sites; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Catherine Palace and Park
As featured in 3 days in St. Petersburg and 1 other guide
Ollie #7 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 173 reviews
Owner description: Filled with 18th-century paintings and ornate rooms, this white and gold palace is surrounded by a 1400-acre park complete with fountains, bridges,...... more » Owner description: Filled with 18th-century paintings and ornate rooms, this white and gold palace is surrounded by a 1400-acre park complete with fountains, bridges, the Agate Pavilion bathhouse and the Great Pond. The Palace also has a famous Amber Room, stolen by Nazi troops during WWII, but now recreated by Russian craftsmen. « less
Attraction type  Castles; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Parks; Historic Walking Areas; Gardens
Distance  25.0 km from city centre
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State Russian Museum
As featured in 3 days in St. Petersburg
Ollie #8 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Owner description: Countless masterpieces, ranging from 12th-century icons to 20th-century paintings, are displayed at this important art museum housed in the splendid...... more » Owner description: Countless masterpieces, ranging from 12th-century icons to 20th-century paintings, are displayed at this important art museum housed in the splendid and historically significant Mikhailovsky Palace. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Anna Akhmatova Museum at Fountain House (Fontanny Dom)
Ollie #9 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan (Kazansky Sobor)
Ollie #10 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 58 reviews
Owner description: Built in the early 1800s to duplicate the Vatican's Basilica of St. Peter, this huge cathedral served as a monument to Russia's victory over Napoleon...... more » Owner description: Built in the early 1800s to duplicate the Vatican's Basilica of St. Peter, this huge cathedral served as a monument to Russia's victory over Napoleon in the War of 1812 and today houses the Museum of Religion. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Museums; Historic Sites
I Travel SPb
Ollie #11 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: I TRAVEL SPB is an authorized tour operator based in St.Petersburg, Russia. We provide conventional as well as off-the-beaten-track, topical and...... more » Owner description: I TRAVEL SPB is an authorized tour operator based in St.Petersburg, Russia. We provide conventional as well as off-the-beaten-track, topical and exclusive tours for visa-free cruise passengers. Enjoy the peace of mind of a structured tour with the freedom to explore at your own pace! « less
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Bronze Horseman (Monument to Peter the Great)
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Ollie #12 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Owner description: A gallant and heroic Peter the Great atop a horse is depicted in this striking statue on Decembrist (Senate) Square commissioned by Catherine the...... more » Owner description: A gallant and heroic Peter the Great atop a horse is depicted in this striking statue on Decembrist (Senate) Square commissioned by Catherine the Great to honor her predecessor. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Anichkov Bridge
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Ollie #13 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: This bridge, the first to cross the Fontanka River, has undergone a series of reconstructions and is noted for its elaborate cast-iron fencing and...... more » Owner description: This bridge, the first to cross the Fontanka River, has undergone a series of reconstructions and is noted for its elaborate cast-iron fencing and striking horse and human sculptures. « less
Attraction type  Bridges
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Peter and Paul Fortress (Petropavlovskaya Krepost)
As featured in 3 days in St. Petersburg
Ollie #14 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4 of 5 stars 147 reviews
Owner description: Built as a fortress in 1703 by Peter the Great, this building was used instead as a political prison under the czars, and houses the City History...... more » Owner description: Built as a fortress in 1703 by Peter the Great, this building was used instead as a political prison under the czars, and houses the City History Museum, the Mint, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Yusupov Palace
Ollie #15 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
The horrific murder of Rasputin, the notorious "mad monk," took place in this stately palace, which offers guided tours of the scene of the crime.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Pavlovsk Palace and Park
Ollie #16 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: Once the hunting grounds of czars, this 1,500-acre park contains an aviary, charming foot bridges, trails, ponds, gardens and the sprawling palace...... more » Owner description: Once the hunting grounds of czars, this 1,500-acre park contains an aviary, charming foot bridges, trails, ponds, gardens and the sprawling palace that belonged to Paul I. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Parks
Distance  28.9 km from city centre
Gatchina Palace and Park
As featured in Day trips from St. Petersburg
Ollie #17 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum is located 45 km to the south-west of St.Petersburg. The unique atmosphere of the Royal country seat and glorious...... more » Owner description: Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum is located 45 km to the south-west of St.Petersburg. The unique atmosphere of the Royal country seat and glorious 18th century interiors are at your service. Valuable collections of painting, furniture, porcelain, antique weapon as well as Gobelin tapestries, embroideries and Italian sculpture will let a visitor get a vivid impression of the royal court life. While darkness and dampness of the mysterious underpass will let you feel the romance of the Russian Castle. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Historic Sites
Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall
Ollie #18 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Blockade of Leningrad Museum
Ollie #19 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
The museum tells about the life of the city during the 900-day siege in 1941-44b.
Attraction type  History Museums
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Strelka
As featured in St. Petersburg for free
Ollie #20 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
This spit of land is located on the edge of Vasilievsky Island overlooking the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Winter Palace.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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