All about holidays, walks and excursions in Saint Petersburg

Where to relax in Saint Petersburg is the most popular question among tourists visiting the cultural capital of Russia for the first time. Here you will find a wide variety, from romantic walks along the beautiful streets of Saint Petersburg, cultural leisure with visits to cathedrals and temples, to a full blast in the unique night bars of St. Petersburg.
Бары Санкт-Петербурга
Bars of Saint Petersburg: where to go for a cocktail
Bars of Saint Petersburg: addresses, prices, cocktails, atmosphere, and guest reviews. Where to go for unusual drinks and a beautiful evening in St. Petersburg.
Большой Гатчинский дворец
Grand Gatchina Palace: history, interiors, and main halls
Grand Gatchina Palace: history, facades, state rooms, and an underground passage. Find out what to see inside and go on a tour from St. Petersburg.
Что посмотреть в Гатчине за 1 день
What to see in Gatchina: best attractions and a 1-day route
What to see in Gatchina in 1 day: the palace, parks, Priory, Cathedral Street, and other places. Explore the route and choose a tour from St. Petersburg.
День ВМФ в Санкт-Петербурге в 2026 году
Navy Day in Saint Petersburg in 2026: program for July 26, excursions, and events
Navy Day in Saint Petersburg will take place on July 26, 2026. What is known about the parade, program, concerts, and fireworks, where to go, and how to celebrate.
Куда сходить в Санкт-Петербурге в июле 2026
Where to go in St. Petersburg in July 2026: what to see, events, and excursions
We've gathered where to go in St. Petersburg in July 2026: festivals, exhibitions, Neva river cruises, drawbridges, suburbs, and tours for tourists on any budget.
Что привезти из Санкт-Петербурга
What to bring from St. Petersburg: best souvenirs and gifts from Piter
What to bring from St. Petersburg as a gift: sweets, porcelain, smelt, books, souvenirs from the Hermitage, Petersburg cats, New Holland merch, and ideas on where to buy gifts in St. Petersburg.
Куда сходить в Санкт-Петербурге летом 2026
Where to go in St. Petersburg in summer 2026: 10 best places for walks and relaxation
Where to go in St. Petersburg in summer 2026: rivers and canals, Peterhof, New Holland, Sevkabel, rooftops, Vyborg, and summer excursions from Leningrad Tour.
June in St. Petersburg
Where to go in St. Petersburg in June 2026: white nights, events and excursions
Where to go in St. Petersburg in June 2026: weather, festivals, exhibitions, bridge drawing, Gatchina, boat trips, concerts and tours from Leningrad Tour.
City Day in St Petersburg 2026
St. Petersburg City Day 2026: event program, concert and where to go
St. Petersburg City Day 2026 will take place on May 27. Full program of events, concerts, bridge drawing, best holiday venues and where to go in St. Petersburg during the white nights.
9 мая в Санкт-Петербурге 2026
May 9 in St. Petersburg 2026: events, parade and fireworks
May 9 in St. Petersburg 2026: parade on Palace Square, fireworks over the Neva, concerts and exhibitions. Find out where to go and what to see on Victory Day.
Куда пойти в Петербурге в мае 2026
Where to go in St. Petersburg in May 2026: weather, festivals, excursions
Where to go in St. Petersburg in May 2026: festivals, bridge drawing, Peterhof and exhibitions. Find out what to see and book an excursion online with a discount.
Большой каскад Петергофа
The Grand Cascade in Peterhof – fountains, Samson, history of creation and what to see
The Grand Cascade in Peterhof: the main fountain, Samson, grottoes and statues. Where it is located and how to get there. A complete guide for tourists. Excursions to the fountains of Peterhof.
Кронштадт
Kronstadt: history, what to see in 1 day and how to get from St. Petersburg
Kronstadt – a fortress city near St. Petersburg: main attractions, forts, St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, how to get there and which excursions to choose.
Развод мостов в Санкт-Петербурге в 2026 году
Bridge drawbridges in St. Petersburg in 2026: schedule, time and where to watch
Bridge drawbridges in St. Petersburg 2026: schedule of bridge openings, what time bridges are raised, which bridges open and where is the best place to watch. A complete guide for tourists and excursions in St. Petersbu…
Открытие фонтанов в Петергофе в 2026 году
Opening of fountains in Peterhof in 2026
Opening of fountains in Peterhof 2026: when the fountains will be turned on, the date of the holiday May 16, the show program, ticket prices and how to get there. Excursion to Peterhof from St. Petersburg
Стрелка Васильевского острова
Strelka of Vasilyevsky Island: history, Rostral Columns and the main panorama of Saint Petersburg
Strelka of Vasilyevsky Island in Saint Petersburg: Rostral Columns, the Stock Exchange building, the history of the place and the best views of the Neva, the Winter Palace and the Peter and Paul Fortress. What to see an…
Белые ночи в Санкт-Петербурге 2026
White Nights in Saint Petersburg: where to walk and what to see
White Nights in Saint Petersburg: when they begin, best places for walks, bridge drawing, city rooftops and excursions. Where to watch the White Nights in St. Petersburg and how to spend this time.
Scarlet sails in St. Petersburg 2026
Scarlet Sails 2026 in Saint Petersburg: date, program and where to watch
Scarlet Sails 2026 in Saint Petersburg: when the graduates' celebration will take place, what time the show starts, where to watch the brig Russia with scarlet sails and the grand fireworks on the Neva. Best places to w…
Реки Санкт-Петербурга
Rivers of St. Petersburg: how many are there in the city and which are the most famous
Rivers of Saint Petersburg: the Neva, Fontanka, Moika, Karpovka, Smolenka and Chernaya Rechka. How many rivers and canals in St. Petersburg, interesting facts and beautiful embankments of the city on water.
Благовещенский мост вечером
Annunciation Bridge – the first permanent bridge across the Neva in St. Petersburg
Annunciation Bridge in St. Petersburg – the first permanent bridge across the Neva. History of construction by Stanislav Kerbedz, renamings, unique railing by Bryullov, when the bridge is drawn and where to best watch t…
Куда сходить в Питере в апреле 2026
Where to go in Piter in April 2026: exhibitions, tours, and walks
Where to go in Piter in April 2026: Catherine Palace and the Amber Room in Pushkin, Salvador Dali exhibition in Brusnitsyn, cruiser Aurora, Mikhailovsky Palace, Leningrad Zoo, and Viktor Tsoi exhibition in Sevkabel
Куда сходить весной в Питере 2026
Where to go in St. Petersburg in spring 2026 – routes, festivals, and excursions
Where to go in Piter in spring 2026: opening of fountains in Peterhof, flower festival at Duma Tower, Hermitage without queues, Annenkirche, Kronstadt, and spring tours from Leningrad Tour.
8 марта в Питере
March 8 in St. Petersburg 2026 – where to go and how to celebrate beautifully
March 8, 2026 in St. Petersburg: Catherine Palace and the Amber Room, Shaman concert at the Ice Palace, Fabergé Museum, Kissing Bridge, and spring festival at the Botanical Garden. Where to go on March 8 in St. Petersbu…
Салют у Петропавловской крепости
February 23 in St. Petersburg 2026: where to watch the fireworks and where to go
February 23, 2026 in St. Petersburg: festive fireworks at the Peter and Paul Fortress at 9:00 PM, museums, light show, film screenings, and concert. Where to go and where to watch the fireworks in St. Petersburg.
Таврический дворец в Санкт-Петербурге
The Tauride Palace: from Catherine II's gift to political upheavals
The Tauride Palace in St. Petersburg: a gift to Potemkin from Catherine II, the events of 1917, Starov's architecture, the Catherine and Dome Halls, legends, and tours.
Разводные мосты в белую ночь
White Nights: the best moment to fall in love with Petersburg
White Nights in St. Petersburg 2026: when the season starts, the peak of the solstice, the scientific explanation of the phenomenon, drawbridges, Scarlet Sails, walks, and sunsets at the Gulf of Finland.
Масленица в Питере 2026
Maslenitsa in St. Petersburg 2026: welcoming spring at the Peter and Paul Fortress with pink pancakes!
Maslenitsa in St. Petersburg 2026: the 'Sudarynya Maslenitsa' festival, a giant pink pancake cake of 700 kg, a procession, a light show, and free festivities at the Peter and Paul Fortress on February 21–22.
Вид на Корпус Бенуа Русский музей
The Benois Wing of the Russian Museum – a tour through the art of change
The Benois Wing in St. Petersburg: from a printing house to the Palace of Arts, neoclassical architecture, Malevich, Kandinsky, Chagall, 'Red Square', 'The Demon Flying', and the 20th-century collection
Дворцовая площадь во время блокады
Siege of Leningrad: 872 days of courage, hunger, and unyielding will
The Siege of Leningrad: how the city survived 872 days in the blockade, 125 grams of bread, children of war, the cat mobilization, the Road of Life across Ladoga, Operation 'Iskra', and the recovery after the siege.
Портрет екатерины 1
Catherine I: how a former laundress became the mistress of the empire
Catherine I: biography of Marta Skavronskaya, meeting with Peter the Great, 'campaign wife', coronation, affair with Willim Mons, palace coups, and history of the Catherine Palace in Pushkin.
Исаакиевский дворец во время блокады
Camouflage of Leningrad during the siege: how architectural monuments were saved
Camouflage of Leningrad during the siege: how domes and monuments were hidden from shelling, spires painted with ship paint, fake blocks built, and city symbols saved.
Вид на Строгановский дворец
Stroganov Palace on Nevsky: how Russia's richest family lived
Stroganov Palace in St. Petersburg: history of construction under Sergei Stroganov, architecture by Francesco Rastrelli, pink facade, coat of arms with sables, Voronikhin interiors, Masonic symbols, and the museum today.
Вид на Мраморный дворец
The Marble Palace – Catherine II's most personal gift to her favorite
Marble Palace in St. Petersburg: gift from Catherine II to Grigory Orlov, 32 types of marble, Orlov and White Halls, Konstantin owners, and a branch of the Russian Museum.
Петербург Достоевского
Dostoevsky's Petersburg: the image of the city in the novel 'Crime and Punishment'
Dostoevsky's Petersburg: the city as an accomplice, the stuffiness of July 1865, the yellow color, Raskolnikov's closet, real houses of the characters, and a route through literary Petersburg.
Вид на Петропавловский собор
The Peter and Paul Cathedral – a symbol of St. Petersburg and the burial vault of Russian emperors
Peter and Paul Cathedral in St. Petersburg: history of the fortress's main church, architecture by Domenico Trezzini, the golden spire with an angel, interior, bell tower, and the imperial burial vault.
Екатерина 2 и Платон Зубов
Catherine II and Platon Zubov: the last romance of the Great Empress
Platon Zubov – Catherine II's last favorite: how a 22-year-old guardsman conquered the empress, received dozens of positions, millions from the treasury, and how his life ended after Catherine's death.
Вид на Петропавловскую крепость
10 facts about the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg that everyone should know
Peter and Paul Fortress in Petersburg: 10 surprising facts about Peter I's fortress – an eagle on the payroll, a star-shaped fortress, a prison, the Romanov burial vault, the midday shot, the hare Arseny, and legends of…
Пустые рамы в Эрмитаже во время блокады
When paintings left and people stayed: the Hermitage during the siege
The Hermitage in besieged Leningrad: evacuation of masterpieces to Sverdlovsk, empty frames, a boarding school for children, a hospital in the basements, a vegetable garden in the Hanging Garden, and the museum's restor…
Вид на Малый Эрмитаж
The Small Hermitage – a palace for the inner circle and the beginning of a great collection
The Small Hermitage in St. Petersburg: history of Catherine II's secluded palace, the northern and southern pavilions, the Pavilion Hall, the Hanging Garden, the Peacock Clock, and the first masterpieces of the Hermitag…
Портрет Екатерины 2
Favourites of Catherine 2: how the empress ruled the country and the men
Favourites of Catherine 2: how many there really were, how the selection worked, Orlov and Potemkin, 'favour' at court, secret romances, and the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo.
Вид на Старый эрмитаж
The Large Hermitage in St. Petersburg – the building where Catherine 2's private collections became a great museum
The Old Hermitage in St. Petersburg: history of construction under Catherine 2, architecture of Yuri Felten, halls of Leonardo da Vinci and Titian, the Soviet Staircase, and world-class collections.
Вид на Новый Эрмитаж
The New Hermitage – the first public museum of St. Petersburg
The New Hermitage in St. Petersburg is the first building in Russia constructed as a public art museum: history of creation, atlantes, architecture, halls, and main exhibits.
Вид на Исаакиевский собор во время блокады
St. Isaac's Cathedral during the siege of Leningrad: the feat of people, the rescue of art, and life on the edge
St. Isaac's Cathedral in besieged Leningrad: camouflage of the dome, storage of museum treasures, life of people in the basements, vegetable gardens on St. Isaac's Square, and the fate of the cathedral after the war.
Вид на Михайловский дворец со стороны площади Искусств
The Mikhailovsky Palace: The First State Museum
The Mikhailovsky Palace in St. Petersburg: history of the imperial residence, architecture by Karl Rossi, interiors, and main masterpieces of the State Russian Museum.
Вид на Эрмитажный театр со стороны Дворцовой набережной
The Hermitage Theatre in St. Petersburg: architecture of Ancient Greece
The Hermitage Theatre in St. Petersburg – the oldest court stage of Catherine II, built on the foundation of Peter I's palace
Вид на Блокадный храм Успения Пресвятой Богородицы с золотыми куполами и мемориальными памятниками
The Blockade Church in St. Petersburg: a memorial site worth seeing in person
The Blockade Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in St. Petersburg: history of construction, memorials, named bricks, and the spiritual atmosphere of a place commemorating Leningraders.
Вид на Михайловский замок в Санкт-Петербурге
Mikhailovsky Castle: the only castle in St. Petersburg shrouded in legends
Mikhailovsky Castle in St. Petersburg: history of construction, architectural features, the tragedy of Paul I, mystical legends, and the museum today.
Домик Петра 1 — самый старый дом Санкт-Петербурга
Peter the Great's Cabin – the oldest house in Saint Petersburg
Peter the Great's Cabin – the oldest house in Saint Petersburg. History of the 'Original Palace', architecture, museum today, interesting facts and atmosphere of the place.
Екатерининский дворец в Царском Селе
Catherine Palace – the tenderness of Rococo and the brilliance of Baroque
Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo – the history of the imperial residence, the halls of the Golden Enfilade, the Amber Room, and the parks. The atmosphere of the palace, the era of Elizabeth and Catherine II, interiors…
Зимний дворец в Санкт-Петербурге – главный фасад
The Winter Palace and why it is called a 'city within a city'
The Winter Palace – the former imperial residence and the heart of the Hermitage. History of the palace, architecture, halls, facts and tips for visiting.
Смольный собор в Санкт-Петербурге — Воскресенский собор
Smolny Cathedral and its secret sides
Smolny Cathedral – a gem of Petersburg Baroque by the Neva. History of construction, Rastrelli's architecture, observation deck, interiors, myths and legends of Smolny Cathedral in Saint Petersburg.
Янтарная комната в Екатерининском дворце Царского Села
The Amber Room: the heart of the Catherine Palace
The Amber Room in the Catherine Palace: history of creation, fate of the masterpiece, restoration, and visiting in Tsarskoye Selo.
Топ 10 мест для посещения в Санкт-Петербурге
10 places in St. Petersburg worth seeing at least once
Top 10 places in St. Petersburg worth seeing not "by the list" but for the feelings: from the Hermitage and Nevsky to New Holland and the cruiser "Aurora". Vivid descriptions, emotions, views, and tips on which "Leningr…
Туры в Санкт-Петербург
Tours to St. Petersburg for 1-5 days
Tours to St. Petersburg for 1-5 days. Included: accommodation, sightseeing bus tours in St. Petersburg with a visit to the Hermitage. Trips to the Leningrad region (Peterhof or Pushkin), walking tours of the center of S…
Эрмитажные коты на территории Зимнего дворца
Hermitage cats: the fluffy guard of the Winter Palace
Hermitage cats are the living guardians of the Winter Palace. Learn the history of the Hermitage cats, their service in the Hermitage, their feats during the siege, and the modern life of the tailed staff of the St. Pet…
Крейсер Аврора у Петроградской набережной в Санкт-Петербурге
The Aurora cruiser – a walk across the decks of great history
Cruiser Aurora – a legendary museum ship in St. Petersburg. History, structure, combat path, and a tour of the decks and halls.
Казанский собор в Санкт-Петербурге – вид на фасад и колоннаду
Kazan Cathedral – the main church of Nevsky Prospekt
Kazan Cathedral in Saint Petersburg – history of creation, Voronikhin's architecture, colonnade, shrines, Kazan Square and useful information for tourists in the city center.
Царское Село с высоты птичьего полёта
Tsarskoye Selo – a park-city that survived eras and emperors
Tsarskoye Selo – an imperial residence near St. Petersburg with palaces, parks, and the legendary Amber Room. History, walks, the Pushkin Lyceum, and the atmosphere of an ancient park-city.
Фасад Зимнего дворца и набережная Невы — Государственный Эрмитаж в Санкт-Петербурге
The Hermitage in St. Petersburg — halls of the Winter Palace, history, and masterpieces of world art
The State Hermitage in St. Petersburg — the Winter Palace, grand halls, museum history, and masterpieces of world painting. What to see in the Hermitage and how a tour of the city's main museum goes.
Кунсткамера в Санкт-Петербурге — здание первого музея России на Университетской набережной
The Kunstkamera — the museum where science in Russia began
The Kunstkamera — Russia's first museum, founded by Peter I. History, collections, rare exhibits, and reasons to visit the museum in person.
Что посмотреть вечером в Петербурге: идеи для прогулок и готовый маршрут
What to see in the evening in St. Petersburg: ideas for walks and a ready-made route
Evening Petersburg comes alive in lights: Nevsky, embankments, cathedrals, and the best views of the Neva. A ready-made route, walk ideas, and a convenient evening tour.
Новая Голландия в Санкт-Петербурге — вид сверху на остров
New Holland in Saint Petersburg: how a historic island became a modern urban space
New Holland in Saint Petersburg is a historic island with canals, warehouses, and a naval prison that has become a modern public space in the city.
Музей истории Кронштадта
Museum of the History of Kronstadt — three centuries of maritime history
Museum of the History of Kronstadt: 'Three Centuries of Kronstadt History', the fleet and defense, a model of Fort Kronshlot, and the 'Underwater Archaeology' exhibit with finds from the Gulf of Finland.
Большой Петергофский дворец - общий вид
Grand Peterhof Palace: history, secrets, and legends
Grand Peterhof Palace: history of creation, architecture, famous halls, and curious details that make it the main gem of Peterhof.
Разводные мосты в Санкт-Петербурге ночью на Неве - Дворцовый мост
Drawbridges of Saint Petersburg – a symbol of the city on the Neva
Drawbridges of Saint Petersburg: when bridges are raised in Saint Petersburg, which bridges are the most famous, schedule, best viewing spots, and tips for city guests
Петергоф (Петродворец)
Peterhof – its history, how to get there, fountains and parks of Peterhof
Peterhof (Petrodvorets) — what it is, how to get there on your own, how the park and fountains operate. Is it worth visiting in winter, how Peterhof is arranged.
Петропавловская крепость - вход
Peter and Paul Fortress
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the place where Saint Petersburg began. Here Peter I laid the first stone of the future capital, and the symbols of the era still preserve the city's history. Discover the heart of Peter…
Ярмарки Санкт-Петербурга 2025–2026
St. Petersburg Fairs 2025–2026
The Christmas fair in St. Petersburg in 2025-2026 takes place on Manezhnaya Square and Palace Square.
Исаакиевский собор - начало. История создания Исаакиевского сабора.
St. Isaac's Cathedral - the beginning. The history of the creation of St. Isaac's Cathedral.
St. Isaac's Cathedral began as an adventure of a novice architect who… elegantly deceived his competitors like in the fable of the axe soup. And that is exactly how the building that became a symbol of St. Petersburg ca…
Карточная колода Русский стиль.
Living deck of Russian Style
The 1903 ball and the «living deck» of Russian Style The famous deck «Russian Style», familiar to almost every Soviet family, has real historical prototypes. It was this «living deck» that came to life at the last gr…
Что посмотреть в Выборге за 1 день
What to see in Vyborg in 1 day
Vyborg is a city where history and architecture are woven into every street. In one day, you can see the mighty 14th-century medieval castle with St. Olaf's Tower, walk through Market Square and the 16th-century Round T…
Парк Монрепо в Выборге
Monrepo Park in Vyborg
Monrepo is a place of solitude for Heinrich von Nicolay. Monrepo is often called 'the most romantic place in Vyborg.' A historic landscape park closely tied to the city's fate, its European past, and the culture of Russ…
Новогодний Петербург - Дворцовая площадь и елка
New Year bus tour of St. Petersburg 2025 - 2026 — festive route, price and program
Discover New Year St. Petersburg in lights! A comfortable bus tour through the festive city: fairs, lighting, the main Christmas trees and the most beautiful locations of winter St. Petersburg. Walks, photo stops and th…
Храм Спасителя на крови
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
One of the most beautiful and recognizable churches in Russia, built on the site where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated. Unique mosaics, the shine of the domes, and the atmosphere of old Petersburg make the Church …
Туры в Санкт-Петербург из Перми
Tours to Saint Petersburg from Perm: trips with accommodation and excursions
Tours to Saint Petersburg from Perm with accommodation, excursions, and a guide. We will arrange a 3-5 day program to fit your dates and budget. Book your trip.
Туры в Санкт-Петербург из Уфы
Tours to Saint Petersburg from Ufa
Tours to Saint Petersburg from Ufa with hotel, guide, and a ready-made program. We will select a route based on your dates, interests, and budget.
Тур в Санкт петербург из Нижнего Новгорода
Tour to Saint Petersburg from Nizhny Novgorod: with accommodation and excursions
Tours to Saint Petersburg from Nizhny Novgorod with accommodation, a guide, and a program without unnecessary hassle. We will find an option to match your dates and budget.
Туры в Санкт-Петербург из Казани
Tours to St. Petersburg from Kazan: trips with accommodation and excursions
Ready-made tours to St. Petersburg from Kazan: hotel, excursions, guide, museums, and suburbs. We'll help you choose a 4-7 day program to fit your dates and budget.
Туры из Екатеринбурга в Санкт-Петербург
Tours from Yekaterinburg to St. Petersburg: trips with accommodation and excursions
Tours from Yekaterinburg to St. Petersburg: hotel, excursions, guide, museums, and suburbs. We'll help you choose a 4-7 day program to fit your dates and budget.
Туры из Москвы в Санкт-Петербург
Tours from Moscow to St. Petersburg: trips with accommodation and excursions
Tours from Moscow to St. Petersburg with accommodation and excursions: how to get there, what's included, how much the trip costs, and which programs to choose for 1-5 days.
Куда сходить в Санкт-Петербурге в апреле
Where to go in St. Petersburg in April: walks, excursions and ideas
Where to go in St. Petersburg in April: city walks, excursions, suburbs and ideas for a spring holiday in St. Petersburg from Leningrad-Tour
8 марта в Санкт-Петербурге 2026
March 8 in St. Petersburg: where to go and which tours to choose
Where to go in St. Petersburg on March 8. A selection of tours, routes, and ideas for festive walks around Petersburg from Leningrad-Tour.
Туры из Вологды в Санкт-Петербург
How to get from Vologda to St. Petersburg: plane, train, and ready-made tours
How to get from Vologda to St. Petersburg: direct flight 1 hour 10 minutes, “White Nights” train, schedule, ticket prices, and ready-made tours with accommodation and excursions from Leningrad Tour.
Туры из Дагестана в Санкт-Петербург
Tours from Dagestan to Saint Petersburg
Tours from Dagestan to St. Petersburg: the shared history of Peter the Great's era, maritime themes, and excursion routes of St. Petersburg.
Баболовский парк в Пушкине
Bablovsky Park in Pushkin: a secluded forest, secrets, and mysteries
If you are looking for a place where imperial history meets pristine nature, Bablovsky Park in Pushkin will be a perfect discovery. It is the largest park in Tsarskoye Selo, covering nearly 300 hectares. Unlike the gran…
Музей-дача А. С. Пушкина в Царском селе
A.S. Pushkin's Museum-Dacha: inspiration and comfort of a family summer
Imagine a cozy wooden house with columns and a mezzanine, where the spirit of Russian literature still lingers in the air. This is the famous Kitaeva dacha in Tsarskoye Selo, which witnessed the happiest period in the g…
Знаменская церковь в Пушкине
Znamenskaya Church in Pushkin - keeper of the icon of the Mother of God
Znamenskaya Church (the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God "The Sign") is a temple and the oldest stone structure in the city that has survived to this day. Located at the very entrance to the Catherine Park, it gr…
Александровский дворец в Пушкине
Alexander Palace in Pushkin - home of the imperial Romanov family
The Alexander Palace is one of the most perfect monuments of classicism in the world, located in the picturesque Alexander Park of the city of Pushkin. Unlike the ceremonial Catherine Palace, this place was created for …
Екатерининский собор в Пушкине
Catherine Cathedral in Pushkin: the revived shrine of Tsarskoye Selo
The Cathedral of the Holy Great Martyr Catherine is one of the cathedrals of the city of Pushkin, located in the very center of Cathedral Square. This majestic temple is often called the "twin" of the Moscow Cathedral o…
Екатерининский парк и дворец в Пушкине
Catherine Park in Pushkin: a journey to imperial Russia
Tsarskoye Selo is a place where history comes alive. Just 26 km from St. Petersburg is the majestic Catherine Park, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is a garden of 107 hectares, full of architectural mas…
Александровский парк в Пушкине, Царское Село - вид на дворец
Alexandrovsky Park in Pushkin - history, palaces and walks in Tsarskoye Selo
Alexandrovsky Park in Tsarskoye Selo is a unique place created in the second half of the 18th century under Catherine II. Here the grandeur of imperial history is combined with the silence and coziness of shady alleys. …
Царскосельский лицей в Пушкине
Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum and its pupils
A trip to St. Petersburg is impossible to imagine without the city of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo). Among the splendor of palaces here is the Imperial Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum, founded in 1811. This is a place with special ene…
Эрмитаж в Царском Селе
Hermitage Pavilion in Tsarskoye Selo - a unique historical monument
The Hermitage Pavilion in Tsarskoye Selo is a unique monument of Russian Baroque of the 18th century. History of imperial intrigues, engineering marvels, events and tips for visiting.
Центральный военно-морской музей в Санкт-Петербурге, вид с набережной Мойки
Central Naval Museum in St. Petersburg - history of the Russian fleet
The Central Naval Museum named after Emperor Peter the Great is a place where you get a feeling of a real journey through time. Here you can see how the maritime power was born, with what ships it defended its borders a…
Летний сад ограда
The Summer Garden in St. Petersburg - a walk through history into the city's silence
The Summer Garden is a true island of peace, history, and unhurried reflection. Every time you pass under its ornate fence, you realize that the city seems to pause time and lets you simply walk, look, and feel.
Дворцовая площадь с Эрмитажем и Александрийской колонной
Palace Square in St. Petersburg: a center of tourist attraction and the history of Russia
Palace Square in St. Petersburg is the historical center of the city, an architectural mecca, and a pole of cultural attraction. Every year, millions of tourists from around the world and city residents strive to come h…
Схема работы фантанов Петергофа
How Peterhof fountains work
How the fountains of Peterhof work: fountains, cascades, canals, and grottoes of Peterhof that operate without a single pump