In the vast territory of the Russian Federation there are many places worthy of viewing and visiting. True, many believe that the first thing to go to Moscow . But if you want to visit an extraordinary atmosphere, spend a few days in the cultural capital of Russia - St. Petersburg. Well, we'll tell you that you need to look in St. Petersburg.
The State Hermitage Museum
An original "Mecca" of every tourist of the city on the Neva becomes the State Hermitage, located in the magnificent beauty of the facade of the Winter Palace.
This museum complex offers to inspect about ten rooms, which are more than 20 thousand works of art from antiquity to the era of antiquity and the XX century.
Saint Isaac's Cathedral
At the St. Isaac's Square stands the majestic St. Isaac's Cathedral, which is not only an Orthodox church, but also a museum. Being a bright representative of architectural classicism, the rich facade of the cathedral is decorated with elements of other currents.
No less impressive is the interior of the museum-monument, decorated with mosaic, painting, stained glass, facing with colored stone and sculpture.
The Palace Bridge
It is impossible not to visit the city of Peter and not see the most famous symbol of the city - the Palace Bridge across the Neva River, which connects the Admiralty Island (the central part) and Vasilievsky Island.
Senate square
It seems to us that the sightseeing of St. Petersburg should not be held without paying tribute to its founder. In the center of the city, near the western part of the Alexander Park is the Senate Square, one of the oldest cultural capital (early 18th century). In its center stands a monument to Peter the Great - "The Bronze Horseman".
Admiralteiskaya Embankment
To the Senate square adjoins a small, but very picturesque Admiralteiskaya embankment. There are only eight buildings on it: the wings of the Admiralty, hotels, the Palace of Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich and, of course, famous descents with sculptures of lions.
Peterhof
To the best sights of St. Petersburg, undoubtedly, is the museum complex Peterhof, once the imperial country residence. You'll have to spend at least one day to inspect it: we recommend that you walk through the luxurious halls of the Great Peterhof Palace, stroll along the cozy alleys of the Upper and Lower Gardens, take a picture with the famous fountains.
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The Kunstkammer
If you arrive in St. Petersburg with a child, in the list, what to see, be sure to include the Kunstkammer - a museum whose collection allows you to see unusual items from all over the world: dishes, masks, toys, household items, etc.
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Museum of the submarine S-189
Men of all ages will most certainly like it in the Museum of the S-189 submarine, where you can walk around the compartments and see the real situation of the submariners, as well as buy souvenirs.
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The Church of the Savior on the Blood
On the bank of the Griboyedov Canal near Konyushennaya Ploshchad stands the elegant Spas-on-the-Blood Temple, built on the site where in 1881 the Emperor Alexander II was mortally wounded. The temple, built in the traditional Russian style, was built for 24 years on money collected by residents throughout the country.
Museum "Horrors of Petersburg"
Of course, the architectural and historical monuments of the city - this is very informative and interesting. However, if you want to see the informal sights of St. Petersburg, go to the unusual modern museum "Horrors of Petersburg". In each of its 13 rooms you can meet with the heroes of the legends and stories of the ancient city on the Neva. A mysterious entourage is also created by music and video effects.
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