Things to do in St. Petersburg, Northwestern District: The Best Sights & Landmarks

June 6, 2021 Darwin Bolte

The second largest city in Russia, St. Petersburg is the country’s cultural heart. View splendid architectural gems like the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral, and give yourself plenty of time to browse the world-renowned art collection of the Hermitage. Sprawling across the Neva River delta, St. Petersburg offers enough art, nightlife, fine dining and cultural destinations for many repeat visits.
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1. Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Griboyedova Kanala Emb., 2B/A, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia +7 964 339-55-93 [email protected] http://spas.spb.ru/
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Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Built to memorialize Alexander II following his assassination in 1881, this magnificent church with Italian pink marble floors and numerous mosaics was modeled after 16th and 17th century churches, contrasting sharply with the prevailing architectural styles.

Reviewed By EileenMtShasta - Mount Shasta, United States

We went with Alla Tours while on a 24-hour stopover on our Norwegian Getaway Baltic cruise in August 2019. It was so crowded that we could hardly walk around! But, so gorgeously decorated inside, floor to ceiling filled with paintings, carvings, and very colorful mosaics! It is not a working church but just a tourist site.

2. The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt

Yakornaya sq, 1, Kronshtadt, St. Petersburg 197762 Russia 601-09-94 http://kronshtadtsobor.ru/
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The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt

Reviewed By kazaNina2015 - St. Petersburg, Russia

Kronstadt is rarely visited by tourists ( unfortunately) as it’s a significant part of Russian history and perfect place to feel local atmosphere especially in summer , recommended

3. Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh

Sankt-Peterburgskoye Hwy., 15/4, Strelna, St. Petersburg 198515 Russia
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Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh

4. Monastery of the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Maritime Men's Deserts

Sankt-Peterburgskoye hwy, 15, Strelna, St. Petersburg 198515 Russia +7 812 647-07-30 http://pustin.spb.ru/
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Monastery of the Holy Trinity St. Sergius Maritime Men's Deserts

5. Monument S.O. Makarov

Yakornaya square, Kronshtadt, St. Petersburg Russia
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Monument S.O. Makarov

Reviewed By tjaarth2017 - Pringle Bay, South Africa

This is on the same grounds as the Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas and really a beautiful monument

6. Grand Peterhof Palace

Razvodnaya St., 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg 198516 Russia +7 812 450-52-87 [email protected] http://peterhofmuseum.ru
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Grand Peterhof Palace

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.

Reviewed By lionusc

Peterhof Palace is one of the best preserve palace n museum in Russia and have good antique collection and also beautiful cascade garden n fountain from the period of Peter the Great.

7. Peter and Paul Fortress

Petropavlovskaya Fortress, 3, St. Petersburg 197022 Russia +7 812 230-64-31 [email protected] http://www.spbmuseum.ru/themuseum/museum_complex/peterpaul_fortress/
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Peter and Paul Fortress

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.

Reviewed By TWal1 - Canberra, Australia

Like other buildings in St Petersburg, the Peter and Paul Fortress is an impressive complex full of grand ideas. Probably the most important building is the Peter and Paul Cathedral. The Cathedral is best known for its unique architecture, including spire, and the tombs of Russian tsars. Their desire to show off their wealth shows no bounds. This is more than an A B C. Thanks for your vote.

8. The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral

St Isaac_s Square, 4 Nevskiy Prospekt metro station, St. Petersburg 190000 Russia +7 812 315-97-32 [email protected] http://cathedral.ru
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The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral

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.

Reviewed By Saint-Petersburg2019

To see the St.Isaac's cathedral for visitors of Saint-Petersburg, especially for foreigners, is a must to my opinion. Not only it gives impression of the architecture of the 19th century, it allows to trace the historical development of Russia over the years of the cathedral existence. The construction of such a huge edifice (the fourth cathedral in the honour of St. Isaac) is a miracle by itself since it is difficult even to imagine how such monolith columns and granite rocks could have been installed with the help of only simplest devices (like blocks, etc) which existed in the days of the cathedral construction. History of the cathedral bearing traces of the II World war on its walls and columns is a special page worth being acquainted with. Those who would like to learn more about Russian Orthodox church and see the clergy representatives in their luxurious clothes in a meter's distance could visit the cathedral during the service at 4:00 p.m. which is a special impressive event to watch. Finally the cathedral gives a unique chance to see the city from the birds flight height, from the colonnade. It is a fascinating magnificent view to admire and take photos. Since several years this has become possible for people in a wheel-chair too. I brought my friends from the USA for an excursion to the cathedral a year ago, and they are still under a vivid and unforgettable impression. So if one has enough time being in our city I would strongly recommend to come and explore the St.-Isaac's cathedral, either on his/her own, or within the tourist group.

9. Nevsky Prospekt

Nevsky Avenue, St. Petersburg 191025 Russia
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Nevsky Prospekt

This famous Russian street that cuts through the center of St. Petersburg is a hub for shopping, nightlife and entertainment, and is lined with historic and picturesque buildings and churches.

Reviewed By Ralstonc - St. Petersburg, Russia

Great street with wonderful restaurants and souvenir shops , also great bars and clubs. A MUST street to visit in this beautiful city

10. Catherine Palace and Park

Sadovaya St., 7 Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia +7 812 415-76-67 [email protected] http://www.tzar.ru/en
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Catherine Palace and Park

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.

Reviewed By Margo7850p

The Catherine Palace is named after Catherine I, the wife of Peter the Great. Originally a modest two-storey building commissioned by Peter for Catherine in 1717, the Catherine Palace owes its awesome grandeur to their daughter, Empress Elizabeth, who chose Tsarskoye Selo as her chief summer residence. Starting in 1743, the building was reconstructed by four different architects. The building was to be built to compete with Versailles. The resultant palace, completed in 1756, is nearly 1km in circumference, with elaborately decorated blue-and-white facades featuring gilded atlantes. The interiors of the Catherine Palace are no less spectacular. Another place worth seeing. A beautiful palace and park complex.

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