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State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
Ollie #1 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 411 reviews
Owner description: One of the most famous art museums in the world, this museum is housed in the Winter Palace, and contains over 2.7 million exhibits including some of...... more » Owner description: One of the most famous art museums in the world, this museum is housed in the Winter Palace, and contains over 2.7 million exhibits including some of the world's greatest works of art. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Architectural Buildings; Art Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood
Ollie #2 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 186 reviews

"The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood" (known locally as Spas na Kravi) is a beautiful gold-draped onion-domed church on the Griboedova Canal, one of the many waterways in... more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
Peterhof Palace and Garden
Ollie #3 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 170 reviews
Owner description: Once a formal garden built for Peter the Great, this popular park still has more than 80 of the original marble statues and sculptures and houses...... more » Owner description: Once a formal garden built for Peter the Great, this popular park still has more than 80 of the original marble statues and sculptures and houses Peter's Summer Palace, a simply designed two-story building that now displays many of the ruler's own artifacts. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Gardens; Fountains; Museums; Parks; Historic Sites
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Mariinsky Theatre (Kirov Opera and Ballet)
Ollie #4 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Owner description: The stage of this internationally renowned theater was graced by Russia's most celebrated classical performers in pre-Revolution days, and is today...... more » Owner description: The stage of this internationally renowned theater was graced by Russia's most celebrated classical performers in pre-Revolution days, and is today best known for its famous Kirov Ballet. « less
Attraction type  Theatres; Ballets
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Catherine Palace and Park
Ollie #5 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 121 reviews
Owner description: Filled with 18th-century paintings and ornate rooms, this white and gold palace is surrounded by a 1400-acre park complete with fountains, bridges,...... more » Owner description: Filled with 18th-century paintings and ornate rooms, this white and gold palace is surrounded by a 1400-acre park complete with fountains, bridges, the Agate Pavilion bathhouse and the Great Pond. The Palace also has a famous Amber Room, stolen by Nazi troops during WWII, but now recreated by Russian craftsmen. « less
Attraction type  Castles; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Parks; Historic Walking Areas; Gardens
Distance  25.1 km from city centre
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St. Isaac's Cathedral
Ollie #7 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 96 reviews
Owner description: This gold-domed, ornate, 19th-century cathedral is the third largest domed cathedral in the world, and offers visitors a 300-step climb to a...... more » Owner description: This gold-domed, ornate, 19th-century cathedral is the third largest domed cathedral in the world, and offers visitors a 300-step climb to a spectacular view of the city. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Museums; Religious Sites; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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State Russian Museum
Ollie #8 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
Owner description: Countless masterpieces, ranging from 12th-century icons to 20th-century paintings, are displayed at this important art museum housed in the splendid...... more » Owner description: Countless masterpieces, ranging from 12th-century icons to 20th-century paintings, are displayed at this important art museum housed in the splendid and historically significant Mikhailovsky Palace. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan (Kazansky Sobor)
Ollie #9 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Owner description: Built in the early 1800s to duplicate the Vatican's Basilica of St. Peter, this huge cathedral served as a monument to Russia's victory over Napoleon...... more » Owner description: Built in the early 1800s to duplicate the Vatican's Basilica of St. Peter, this huge cathedral served as a monument to Russia's victory over Napoleon in the War of 1812 and today houses the Museum of Religion. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Peter and Paul Fortress (Petropavlovskaya Krepost)
Ollie #10 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Owner description: Built as a fortress in 1703 by Peter the Great, this building was used instead as a political prison under the czars, and houses the City History...... more » Owner description: Built as a fortress in 1703 by Peter the Great, this building was used instead as a political prison under the czars, and houses the City History Museum, the Mint, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Pavlovsk Palace and Park
Ollie #11 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: Once the hunting grounds of czars, this 1,500-acre park contains an aviary, charming foot bridges, trails, ponds, gardens and the sprawling palace...... more » Owner description: Once the hunting grounds of czars, this 1,500-acre park contains an aviary, charming foot bridges, trails, ponds, gardens and the sprawling palace that belonged to Paul I. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Parks
Distance  29.0 km from city centre
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Bronze Horseman (Monument to Peter the Great)
Ollie #12 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: A gallant and heroic Peter the Great atop a horse is depicted in this striking statue on Decembrist (Senate) Square commissioned by Catherine the...... more » Owner description: A gallant and heroic Peter the Great atop a horse is depicted in this striking statue on Decembrist (Senate) Square commissioned by Catherine the Great to honor her predecessor. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall
Ollie #13 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Nevsky Prospekt
Ollie #14 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Owner description: This famous Russian street that cuts through the center of St. Petersburg is a hub for shopping, nightlife and entertainment, and is lined with...... more » Owner description: This famous Russian street that cuts through the center of St. Petersburg is a hub for shopping, nightlife and entertainment, and is lined with historic and picturesque buildings and churches. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings; Battlefields
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Yusupov Palace
Ollie #15 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
The horrific murder of Rasputin, the notorious "mad monk," took place in this stately palace, which offers guided tours of the scene of the crime.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
Cottage Palace in Peterhof
Ollie #16 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Gatchina Palace and Park
Ollie #17 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: A gift from Catherine to Count Grigory Orlov, her favorite, the Gatchina estate includes a classical style royal residence surrounded by wonderful...... more » Owner description: A gift from Catherine to Count Grigory Orlov, her favorite, the Gatchina estate includes a classical style royal residence surrounded by wonderful park and lakes. « less
Attraction type  Parks; Historic Sites
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Anna Akhmatova Museum at Fountain House (Fontanny Dom)
Ollie #18 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Blockade of Leningrad Museum
Ollie #19 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
The museum tells about the life of the city during the 900-day siege in 1941-44b.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Anichkov Bridge
Ollie #20 of 207 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: This bridge, the first to cross the Fontanka River, has undergone a series of reconstructions and is noted for its elaborate cast-iron fencing and...... more » Owner description: This bridge, the first to cross the Fontanka River, has undergone a series of reconstructions and is noted for its elaborate cast-iron fencing and striking horse and human sculptures. « less
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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