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Getting to Know St. Petersburg

Photo of route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”
18 points7 km1.5 hours

In the city on the Neva, luxurious palaces, world-class museums, old cathedrals, and cozy embankments blend in perfect harmony. This route will highlight the city's main sights, along with some of its secrets and legends.

Route author

Alexander Plyusnin

Things to do

  • 📸 Take photos
  • 📜 Learn the city's history
  • 🏰🕵️‍♂️ Discover a legend

Route points (18)

  1. Anichkov Bridge and Palace — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Anichkov Bridge and Palace

    📜 Historic site · 🏰 Palace · 🌉 Bridge

  2. Ostrovsky Square — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Ostrovsky Square

    📜 Historic site · 🗿 Monument · ⛲ Square

  3. Eliseev Brothers Trading House — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Eliseev Brothers Trading House

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site · 🕵️ Urban legend

  4. Armenian Church of St. Catherine — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Armenian Church of St. Catherine

    🕍 Place of worship · 🕵️ Urban legend · 📜 Historic site

  5. Gostiny Dvor (Merchant Arcade) — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Gostiny Dvor (Merchant Arcade)

    📜 Historic site · 🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🏺 Market / bazaar

  6. Shostakovich Philharmonia — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Shostakovich Philharmonia

    🕵️ Urban legend · 📜 Historic site · 🎭 Theater

  7. Mikhailovsky Palace (Russian Museum) — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Mikhailovsky Palace (Russian Museum)

    🏛️ Museum · 🏰 Palace · 📜 Historic site

  8. Singer Company Building — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Singer Company Building

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🕵️ Urban legend · 🔭 Viewpoint

  9. Kazan Cathedral — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Kazan Cathedral

    🕍 Place of worship · 📜 Historic site · 🏟️ Architectural landmark

  10. Petrikirche (Church of Sts. Peter and Paul) — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Petrikirche (Church of Sts. Peter and Paul)

    🕍 Place of worship · 🕵️ Urban legend · 📜 Historic site

  11. Stroganov Palace — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Stroganov Palace

    🏰 Palace · 📜 Historic site · 🏛️ Museum

  12. Wawelberg House — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Wawelberg House

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 📜 Historic site · 🕵️ Urban legend

  13. General Staff Arch — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    General Staff Arch

    📜 Historic site · 🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🕵️ Urban legend

  14. Palace Square — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    Palace Square

    ⛲ Square · 🏰 Palace · 📜 Historic site

  15. The Admiralty — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    The Admiralty

    📜 Historic site · 🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🕵️ Urban legend

  16. The Bronze Horseman — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    The Bronze Horseman

    🗿 Monument · 🕵️ Urban legend · 🗿 Sculptures

  17. St. Isaac's Cathedral — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    St. Isaac's Cathedral

    🕍 Place of worship · 🕵️ Urban legend · 📜 Historic site

  18. House at the Red Bridge — point on route “Getting to Know St. Petersburg”

    House at the Red Bridge

    🏟️ Architectural landmark · 🕵️ Urban legend · 🌉 Bridge

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