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St. Petersburg Tourist Attractions and St. Petersburg Sightseeing
(St. Petersburg, North-Western Federal District, Russia, RU)



To fully appreciate the architecture of some of the most impressive and historical tourist attractions in St. Petersburg, consider taking a cruise along the Neva River. Make sure that you bring a camera to snap the many sights, particularly along the English Embankment (English Quay) within the area known as Central St. Petersburg.

Bordered by both the Neva River and the Fontanka River, Central St. Petersburg is unusual in that it is not dominated by towering skyscrapers or modern structures. The tourist attractions here are generally old and in keeping with the grandeur of this historic city, with many truly wonderful buildings clustered in this part of the city, particularly around both the Field of Mars and also the Summer Garden.




St. Petersburg Tourist Attractions: Dvortsovaya Ploshchad (Palace Square) - St. Petersburg, Russia, RU
The Dvortsovaya Ploshchad, known as the Palace Square, is amongst the most central and sumptuous of all St. Petersburg's public squares and is bordered by spectacular buildings and attractions, such as the Winter Palace. Over the years, many important historical events have taken place on the Dvortsovaya Ploshchad, such as Bloody Sunday some 100 years ago, followed over a decade later by the Russian October Revolution of 1917. Palace Square is dominated by the Alexander Column, and its adjacent Palace Bridge links the Nevsky Prospekt and ultimately the Vasilievsky Island.
St. Petersburg tourist attraction open: daily - 24 hours
St. Petersburg tourist attraction admission: free

St. Petersburg Tourist Attractions: Neva River - St. Petersburg, Leningradskaya, Russia, RU
Tourists visiting St. Petersburg will always find themselves drawn to the Neva River, which meanders through the very heart of the city, originating from the easterly Lake Ladoga. Many attractions, restaurants, bars and hotels line the banks of the Neva River, taking full advantage of the views and scenery. During the cold winter months, the river itself actually freezes over completely and many people choose to ice skate here, while during the warmer, sunny summer, boat trips are popular.
St. Petersburg tourist attraction open: daily - 24 hours
St. Petersburg tourist attraction admission: free

St. Petersburg Tourist Attractions: Sankt Peterburgskii Zoopark / Leningradsky Zoopark (St. Petersburg Zoo / Leningrad Zoo) - Aleksandrovskii Park 1, St. Petersburg, RU-197198, Russia, RU
Something for families staying in this part of Russia, children in particular will always enjoy the countless animals and related attractions at St. Petersburg Zoo. Covering just over 17 acres / 7 hectares and often known as Leningrad Zoo, the zoological gardens are located within Alexander Park and were first opened in 1865 and then nationalised in 1918. You can expect to see approximately 2,000 different animals covering literally hundreds of species, ranging from polar bears and elephants, to big cats and monkeys.
St. Petersburg tourist attraction open: May to October, daily - 10:0 to 19:00; November to April, Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
St. Petersburg tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for children

St. Petersburg Tourist Attractions: Smolnyi Sobor (Smolny Cathedral) - Ploshchad' Rastrelli, 3 / 1 Chernyshevskaya, St. Petersburg, RU-193060, Russia, RU
Tel: +7 0812 271 7632
One of the most famous and beautiful of all Rastrelli's buildings, a notable Italian architect from the 18th century, the Smolny Cathedral is centred around an elaborate convent, which was built between 1748 and 1757. Recently restored, many beautiful details and attractions remain in excellent condition, such as the detailed Baroque architecture, the onion domes and the soaring towers. St. Petersburg's Smolny Cathedral is very reminiscent of a traditional Russian monastery and visitors will be pleased to learn that it is possible to climb one of the 63-metre / 207-foot belfries, where the awaiting views are more than worth the climb.
St. Petersburg tourist attraction open: Tuesday to Thursday - 11:00 to 20:00
St. Petersburg tourist attraction admission: free, donations suggested

 
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