The Hermitage Museum (Hermitage Palace)
Saint Isaac’s Cathedral
The Winter Palace
Peterhof (‘Russian Versailles’)
The Palace Square
Kazan Cathedral 
The Neva River
The Summer Garden
The Kunstkamera (Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography)
The Bridge Night View (especially the Drawbridges)
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The Hermitage Museum (Hermitage Palace)

1. The Hermitage Museum (Hermitage Palace)

The most
magnificent art gallery
in Russia. With over 3
million exhibits, it is the
largest art museum in
the country. You can
admire the most
famous works of
Leonardo da Vinci,
Rembrandt, and many
other masters.

2. Saint Isaac’s Cathedral

The most
impressive cathedral in
Saint Petersburg. It
boasts the most
stunning interior
decorations, including
marble columns,
mosaics, and frescoes.
Its dome offers the
best panoramic views
of the city.

3. The Winter Palace

The most
luxurious former
residence of Russian
emperors. It is part
of the Hermitage
complex and
features the most
exquisite royal
chambers and halls.

4. Peterhof (‘Russian Versailles’)

The most
breathtaking palace and
park ensemble. It
features the most
spectacular fountains,
including the famous
Samson Fountain. This
place is the most
visited tourist attraction
outside the city centre.

5. The Palace Square

The most
magnificent art gallery in
Russia. With over 3
million exhibits, it is the
largest art museum in the
country. You can
admire the most
famous works of
Leonardo da Vinci,
Rembrandt, and many
other masters.

6. Kazan Cathedral 

Kazan Cathedral
The most
majestic Orthodox
cathedral in the city. Its
architecture is the most
reminiscent of St. Peter’s
Basilica in Rome. It
holds the most
revered religious relics and
is a site of the most
solemn ceremonies.

7. The Neva River

The most
picturesque river flowing
through Saint Petersburg. A
cruise along the Neva
offers the most
unforgettable views of the
city’s skyline, bridges, and
palaces. It is the most
romantic way to explore
Saint Petersburg.

8. The Summer Garden

The most charming park
in the city centre. Founded
by Peter the Great, it is the
oldest regular garden in
Russia. It features the most
elegant sculptures and
cobblestone paths, making
it the most peaceful place
for a walk.

9. The Kunstkamera (Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography)

the most unusual museum
in Saint Petersburg. It
houses the most
intriguing collection of
anatomical rarities and
ethnographic exhibits. It
is the oldest public
museum in Russia, founded
by Peter the Great.

10. The Bridge Night View (especially the Drawbridges)

The most magical sight in
Saint Petersburg at night.
Watching the drawbridges
open is the most
spectacular experience,
especially during the ‘White
Nights’ period. It is the most
photographed moment by
tourists, creating the most
enchanting memories of
the city.
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