Black River District
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Mariinsky Theatre
Enjoy a show at Mariinsky Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.
Kazan Cathedral
Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.
Other neighborhoods around Black River District
Petrogradskaya District
Petrogradskaya District is well-liked for its museums and architecture. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Planetarium and Saint Petersburg Mosque are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around.
Sosnovsko District
While Sosnovsko District isn't home to many top sights, Botanical Gardens and Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Dekabristov Island
While you're in Dekabristov Island, take in top sights like Metro Museum and jump on the metro at Primorskaya Station to see more of the city.
Vasileostrovsky District
If you're spending time in Vasileostrovsky District, check out sights like C-189 Submarine Museum or Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art and hop on the metro to see more the city at Primorskaya Station or Vasileostrovskaya Station.
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.
- State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
- St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
- Kazan Cathedral
- Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo
- Alexander Palace
- Summer Garden
- Peterhof Palace and Garden
- Admiralty Building
- Saint Petersburg Mosque
- Faberge Museum
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery