Vasilyevsky Island Travel Guide

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Strelka showing a river or creek and night scenes
Strelka showing a river or creek and night scenes
Strelka which includes a garden
Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography which includes a city and heritage architecture
Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art featuring art

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Strelka showing heritage architecture

Strelka

Visit Vasilievsky Island for an interesting mix of St. Petersburg’s past and present in one convenient location by the water.

Strelka
Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art

Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art

See monumental installations and exclusive Russian art in the biggest contemporary museum in Russia.

Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art
Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture

Kunstkamera

This museum houses fine examples of Russian art, as well as a vast number of interesting objects from around the globe.

Kunstkamera
Low angle view of Rostral Column in front of a building, St. Petersburg, Russia

Rostral Columns

You can find out about the history of St. Petersburg with a stop at Rostral Columns. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Rostral Columns
Hermitage featuring heritage architecture and a park

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.

State Hermitage Museum
St. Isaac\'s Cathedral featuring a statue or sculpture and a city

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.

St. Isaac's Cathedral

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St. Petersburg featuring a city, a fountain and a garden

St. Petersburg

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