There is only one answer to the question of which Russian city can compete with Moscow in terms of historical sites and attractions. Walking around St. Petersburg confirms the immutable rule - masterpieces are found here at every step, and there are even entire historical quarters. Of course, in terms of the number of years lived, the capital is much ahead of the city on the Neva, but in terms of the number of monuments it is quite comparable.
Walking through St. Petersburg architectural
This beautiful city, the brainchild of the great Peter, was built strictly according to plan, so today the highlight of many thematic excursions around St. Petersburg is precisely the chic layout of city blocks. Slender streets and spacious squares, alleys and squares, Fontanka and Neva with their charming bridges and, of course, a popular attraction, drawbridges - all this awaits the tourist at any time of the year, and what makes you even more happy, at any time of the day.
On the city map, you can find thousands of places to get acquainted with architectural masterpieces made by different masters in different styles. A special route may be associated with the St. Petersburg palaces. In the list of the most famous palaces of the city on the Neva, the following can be distinguished:
- The Winter Palace, which is traditionally associated with the events of November 7, 1917 and an empty salvo of the cruiser Aurora, which was stationed nearby, is now the seat of the Hermitage;
- The Marble Palace, which is also a branch of the Russian Museum;
- The Stroganov Palace, built by the architect Rastrelli, now a "colleague" of the Marble Palace, which stores unique museum collections;
- Mikhailovsky Castle, which gives the impression of a magical structure standing on the water.
Top 15 palaces of St. Petersburg
In addition to palaces in St. Petersburg, you can find many other architectural masterpieces, combined in complexes and style ensembles. The most famous of them is the Peter and Paul Fortress, where the most famous tourist routes often end.
Churches and cathedrals of Peter
Another important excursion destination is acquaintance with the temples of the northern capital of Russia. The routes can connect the most famous cult complexes, or they can be built around a particular temple.
Finding objects on the map is as easy as shelling pears, independent examination will give a lot, but even more information, emotions and impressions can be obtained on an individual excursion.
Attractions of St. Petersburg on the map
