District No. 72
St. Petersburg
Visit District No. 72
Popular places to visit
State Hermitage Museum
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 entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.
Peter and Paul Fortress
The fortress that founded St. Petersburg, this building is full of interesting and intriguing tales from the depths of history.
Other neighborhoods around District No. 72
Frunzenskiy
Frunzenskiy is a destination travelers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Mezhdunarodnaya Station or Bukharestskaya Station to explore sights like Ligovsky Prospekt.
Nevsky
Get to know Nevsky and its many features like its churches and gardens. You might want to explore sights like Ice Palace Saint Petersburg and Museum of the Imperial Porcelain Factory, and you can jump on the metro at Ulitsa Dybenko Station or Prospekt Bolshevikov Station to get around the city.
Okrug
While you're in Okrug, take in top sights like Buff Theater and jump on the metro at Novocherkasskaya Station to see more of the city.
Fishing District
Even though there aren't top sights in Fishing District, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Museum of the Imperial Porcelain Factory. Jump on the metro at Rybatskoye Station to see more of the city.
Tsentralny
Consider a visit to Anna Akhmatova Museum at the Fountain House 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.
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 Alexandrinsky Theatre or Architect Rossi Street might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.
- State Hermitage Museum
- St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
- Peterhof Palace and Garden
- Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo
- Kazan Cathedral
- Saint Petersburg Mosque
- Alexander Palace
- Summer Garden
- Admiralty Building
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery
- Bronze Horseman
- Pavlovsk Palace and Park
- Kunstkamera
- Gazprom Arena