Vasileostrovsky District

St. Petersburg

St Petersburg - Winter Palace (The Hermitage). View from a flying dolphin on River Neva.
St Petersburg - Winter Palace (The Hermitage). View from a flying dolphin on River Neva.
One of the best way to see St Petersburg is to take a leisure cruise. I took many great photos from the river. Pictured here is the Stock exchange and the two rostal columns.
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Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art which includes signage

Popular places to visit

Strelka showing heritage architecture

Strelka

Visit Vasilievsky Island for an interesting mix of St. Petersburg’s past and present in one convenient location by the water.

Strelka
Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art

Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art

See monumental installations and exclusive Russian art in the biggest contemporary museum in Russia.

Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art
Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography showing a river or creek and heritage architecture

Kunstkamera

This museum houses fine examples of Russian art, as well as a vast number of interesting objects from around the globe.

Kunstkamera
Palace Bridge which includes a river or creek and a bridge

Palace Bridge

Watch the raising of one of St. Petersburg’s most well-known bridges, an event that brings out the party spirit in locals and visitors alike.

Palace Bridge
Low angle view of Rostral Column in front of a building, St. Petersburg, Russia

Rostral Columns

You can find out about the history of St. Petersburg with a visit to Rostral Columns. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

Rostral Columns
Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography showing a river or creek and heritage architecture

Universitetskaya Embankment

You can find out about the history of St. Petersburg with a visit to Universitetskaya Embankment. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Universitetskaya Embankment

Other neighborhoods around Vasileostrovsky District

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Morskoy

4/5(2 area reviews)

While Morskoy might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Petrolesport Terminal and Lenexpo Exhibition Complex.

Morskoy
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Dekabristov Island

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Dekabristov Island
Peter and Paul Fortress showing a ferry and a river or creek

Petrogradskaya District

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Petrogradskaya District is well-liked for its museums and architecture. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Planetarium 1 and Baltic House Theatre are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around.

Petrogradskaya District
St. Isaac\'s Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and a city

Admiralteyskiy

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like St. Nicholas' Naval Cathedral while getting to know Admiralteyskiy, and be sure to check out the cozy coffeehouses. You can hop aboard the metro at Frunzenskaya Station or Tekhnologichesky Institut Station to see more of the area.

Admiralteyskiy
The former city square of the Old Russian Empire, this square its famous for holding the 1905 Bloody Sunday and the 1917 October Revolution. A massive square just in front of the Hermitage Museum, its a popular destination where carriages, skaters and tourists mix up. The statue in the middle is the Alexander Column, a 50 meters tall column thats unique of its kind. This enormous column was placed in the middle of Palace square to celebrate the victory of Russia over Napoleonic France. Unlike its ancient predecessors, at the top of the column there was not a statue of the respective emperor at the time

Palace District

While you're in Palace District, take in top sights like Russian Museum and jump on the metro at Nevsky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.

Palace District
May 2011 Kazan Cathedral, St. Petersburg Kazan Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox Church built in 1801 - 1811 by architect Andrey Voronikhin. Also known as Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, dedicated to this venerated icon. It was modeled upon the St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican. It is located on the main road of St. Petersburg, the Nevsky Boulevard.

District No. 78

If you're spending time in District No. 78, check out sights like Great Gostiny Dvor or Kazan Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more the city at Gostiny Dvor Station or Admiralteyskaya Station.

District No. 78

Vasileostrovsky District