St. Petersburg City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit St. Petersburg City Centre
Popular places to visit
State Hermitage Museum
Immerse yourself in a collection of prehistoric artifacts, Middle Eastern jewelry and European art that spans 6,000 years in one of the world’s oldest museums.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.
St. Isaac's Cathedral
This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.
Mariinsky Theatre
Enjoy a show at Mariinsky Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Kazan Cathedral
Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.
Other neighbourhoods around St. Petersburg City Centre
Nevsky Prospekt
Museums, theatres and churches highlight some notable features of Nevsky Prospekt. Make a stop by Faberge Museum or Catherine the Great Monument while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Gostiny Dvor Station to get around town.
Tsentralny
Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Faberge Museum.
District No. 78
If you're spending time in District No. 78, check out sights like Great Gostiny Dvor or Maltese Chapel and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gostiny Dvor Station or Admiralteyskaya Station.
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.
Sennoy
While you're in Sennoy, take in top sights like Sennaya Square or Fontanka River Embankment, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sadovaya Station or Spasskaya Station.
Admiralteyskiy
Consider exploring the cosy coffee shops in Admiralteyskiy. If sightseeing is on the list, St. Nicholas' Naval Cathedral is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Frunzenskaya Station or Tekhnologichesky Institut Station to see more of the area.
