THE MAIN SIGHTS OF SAINT PETERSBURG

THE MAIN SIGHTS OF SAINT PETERSBURG

Saint Petersburg is a very beautiful city. It boasts magnificent structures that are a symbol of its distinguished past. So, if you are planning to visit St. Petersburg and book a hotel near the center on the official website, read about these popular attractions and be sure to add them to your itinerary!


Catherine Palace


The Catherine Palace is one of the most magnificent places in St. Petersburg, which is worth a visit. The palace was built in the name of Catherine, Peter's wife. The interior of the palace will definitely delight you. So be sure to add this palace to your itinerary.


Mariinskii Opera House


The Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg is the main competitor of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. This theater has always been famous for its fantastic opera and ballet performances - of course, this is also one of the best places in St. Petersburg. We advise you to definitely go to a performance, opera or ballet in this theater.


Peterhof Palace


The Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the epitome of grandeur. The palace has lush gardens, incredible fountains, and more. The palace was built by Peter the Great and is sometimes referred to as the "Russian Versailles".


Peter-Pavel's Fortress


The Peter and Paul Fortress was built in 1703 by Peter the Great to protect the territories conquered by Russia in Sweden. The fortress is the place where Saint Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great in 1703. It was later used as a prison and execution site for the Bolsheviks until well into the 20th century. From 1954 to the present, the Museum of the State History of St. Petersburg has been located here.


Kunstkamera


The Kunstkamera is the very first museum in Russia, as well as one of the oldest in the world. The museum was founded, you guessed it, by Peter I. In those days, any deformities of a person or animals were considered black magic, even a devilish creation. People were afraid of them. The king sought to educate the people and fight these superstitions. He gave an award to anyone who contributed to his museum of oddities - a deer with two heads or a child with one eye. Any anomalies are welcome there!


If you have not had time to visit these famous sights yet, we advise you to organize a trip to St. Petersburg as soon as possible, book the Express Sadovaya Hotel and enjoy the splendor of Russian cultural heritage!