The Most Interesting Historical Places in St. Petersburg

At Peter and Paul Cathedral, see the extravagant tombs of almost all the Russian rulers since Peter the Great, who commissioned the church in

Once the summer residence of Russian monarchs, Grand Peterhof Palace forms part of a sprawling complex of buildings and gardens recognized as

At Senate Square, view Bronze Horseman, Monument To Peter I, an iconic monument commisioned by Catherine the Great and dedicated to her prede

Admire the chandeliers, mosaic floors, painted ceilings, and wall murals inside Winter Palace of Peter I, the green-and-white palace that was

Part of a World Heritage Site, Tsarskoye Selo State Museum Preserve previously served as home to the Russian imperial family and visiting roy

Modeled after one of the Vatican's major landmarks, Kazan Cathedral houses a world-famous icon of Our Lady of Kazan, one of the most signific

To see Saint Petersburg from a different perspective, take a walk or boat tour along Neva Embankments. City planners originally built these e

Created as a private retreat for Peter the Great, The Marly Palace was inspired by the royal hunting lodges the emperor admired while traveli

On the edge of the island, Memorial Sign Strelka Of Vasilievskiy Island provides a place to capture photos of the buildings along the riverba