Aptekarskiy Ostrov
Popular places to visit
St. Petersburg Botanical Garden
Step into an oasis in central St. Petersburg and discover a variety of flora from all over the world.
State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
Immerse yourself in a collection of prehistoric artifacts, Middle Eastern jewelry and European art that spans 6,000 years in one of the world’s oldest museums.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.
St. Isaac's Cathedral
This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.
Mariinsky Theatre
Enjoy a show at Mariinsky Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Other neighborhoods around Aptekarskiy Ostrov
Sampsonievskoe
When in Sampsonievskoe and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Petersburg Botanical Garden or Botanical Gardens and hop on the metro to see more the city at Vyborgskaya Station or Lesnaya Station.
Petrogradskaya District
Petrogradskaya District is well-liked for its museums and architecture. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Planetarium and Leningradskiy Zoopark are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around.
Palace District
While you're in Palace District, take in top sights like Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and jump on the metro at Nevsky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.
Nevsky Prospekt
Museums, theaters, and churches highlight some notable features of Nevsky Prospekt. Make a stop by Faberge Museum or Fontanka River Embankment while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Gostiny Dvor Station to get around town.
St. Petersburg City Centre
Interesting museums, cozy cafes and churches are just a few top things to explore in St. Petersburg City Centre. A visit to State Museum of Theatre and Music or Alexandrinsky Theatre might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.
Admiralteysky Area
While visiting Admiralteysky Area, you might make a stop by sights like Yusupov Palace and St. Isaac's Square.
- St. Petersburg Botanical Garden
- State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
- Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
- St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Kazan Cathedral
- Alexander Palace
- Summer Garden
- Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo
- Peterhof Palace and Garden
- Admiralty Building
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery