What to see in St. Petersburg in 3 days?

Probably the most popular place in Russia is the magnificent St. Petersburg with its bewitching white nights and romantic canals. And to come here, unlike abroad, you can and yourself. And if it so happened that you came to St. Petersburg for only 3 days, it is worth to find out what the most interesting can be seen in this short time.

We go to Peter for the weekend - what to see?

Getting to know Peter on a tour bus is not a good idea. You will see very little from the window of a fast passing vehicle, or else it will stand in traffic jams, which also does not want to waste valuable time. It is best if you are guided by a native Petersburger to a tour of the most interesting places in the city.

Let's try to schedule a visit to St. Petersburg sights by days:

  • On the first day of your stay in St. Petersburg, be sure to visit the main street of the city - Nevsky Prospekt. Walking along the street, you can admire the amazing architecture of the frontal facades adorned with moldings, where the spirit of the Russian Empire is hovering, beautiful bridges over streams.
  • In good weather, be sure to ride on one of the pleasure boats along the canals and rivers. On Nevsky always life rages, and it's not surprising - it's a real cult place for Peter.

    The stones of the historic Palace Square are remembered by Griboedov, Pushkin, Catherine II and many other celebrities. The beautiful architecture of past centuries, the majestic Winter Palace fascinates you.

    The Hermitage is another place that can not be missed while visiting St. Petersburg. Of course, it can take many days to see all its halls and numerous works of art, but still the most important exhibits must be seen: the St. George Hall, the gold watch "Peacock", the Madonna and the Child, the Knight's Hall, etc.

  • The second day in St. Petersburg can begin with a visit to the majestic Temple - the Savior on Blood. The altar of semiprecious stones, beautiful mosaic - real works of art.
  • The building of the State Russian Museum is unusually beautiful both outside and inside. Here you can find amazing pictures of great artists of the past, many other interesting exhibits. You can rest and think about what you see in a beautiful park that surrounds the museum.

    Peter and Paul Fortress - this is another place that must be seen in St. Petersburg. It was from this place that the city began to be built. The spire with the angel at the Peter and Paul Cathedral is considered a true symbol of St. Petersburg. Here are the remains of Russian emperors. On the territory of the fortress there is a functioning Mint.

  • The last day of your stay in St. Petersburg can be reserved for visiting Peterhof. Russian Versailles, the capital of fountains - Peterhof has many names that speak about the beauty of this beautiful palace and park ensemble. This, of course, must come in the warm season, because the famous fountains can be seen only in the period from May to September. The Grand Palace consists of 30 ornate halls, the most remarkable element of the interiors of which is a gilded woodcarving. It is very interesting to see the Main Staircase and the Ballroom, the Empress's Study Room and the Pantry, as well as the Crown, Sofa, Standard and other halls.
  • As for the park part of Peterhof, its incredible beauty requires a whole day to be inspected - and even it will not be enough, because there are a few large parks here, each of which is interesting and attractive. In addition, they all have their own history, so Peterhof is best studied with a guide, especially if you are here for the first time.

    So, it was a short list of what to see in St. Petersburg in three days. But, as you know, this is only a small part of the sights. How many days it takes to see Peter in all its details is difficult to say. Probably, for this purpose it is necessary to move to this magic city forever.