District No. 21
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.
Peter and Paul Fortress
The fortress that founded St. Petersburg, this building is full of interesting and intriguing tales from the depths of history.
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.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Other neighborhoods around District No. 21
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.
Shuvalovo
When in Shuvalovo and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Hermitage Storage Facility or Site of Pushkin's Duel and hop on the metro to see more the city at Prospekt Prosvescheniya Station or Ozerki Station.
Komendantskyi Airfield
While you're in Komendantskyi Airfield, take in top sights like Site of Pushkin's Duel and jump on the metro at Pionerskaya Station to see more of the city.
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.
Tsentralny
Consider a visit to Faberge Museum and take some time to enjoy the interesting museums during your time in Tsentralny. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station.
- State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
- St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
- Kazan Cathedral
- Summer Garden
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery
- Bolshoi Saint Petersburg State Circus
- Palace Bridge
- Saint Petersburg Mosque
- Admiralty Building
- Kunstkamera
- Gazprom Arena
- Faberge Museum
- Bronze Horseman
- Maltese Chapel