A Walking Tour of St. Petersburg: Sightseeing and Interesting Places

Our St. Petersburg reviewers developed a special walking tour for Way to Russia readers that covers all the main city's sights as well as hidden gems. Just follow the "route" below...

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	1 - Peter and Paul Fortress The famous St. Petersburg fortress is both a nice place to walk around and an interesting sight. In winter locals sunbathe next to the fortress walls... funny sight...
	2 - Palace Square, Winter Palace, Hermitage, Admiralty and Around  The main square of St. Petersburg. That's where the 1917 revolution happened...
	3 - Isaac Cathedral & Around Isakievskaya Ploschad The most impressive cathedral of St. Petersburg, great view over the city.
	4 - Along Nevsky Prospekt: Kazan Cathedral, Church of the Saviour, Gostiny Dvor The main avenue of St. Petersburg and many beautiful cathedrals.
	5 - The Summer Gardens and Surrounds A great place for a summer afternoon stroll or a picknick. Lots of beautiful buildings and quiet corners.
	6 - Alexander Nevsky Monastery and Necropolis The oldest and most important monastery of St. Petersburg.
	7- Vasilievsky Spit The other side of St. Petersburg. Currently an area popular among students, has lots of interesting landmarks.
	8 - Petrogradsky Ostrov See the famous Aurora Cruiser — the symbol of communist revolution.
	9 - The Vyborg Side The area around Finlandsky Station is a bit off the standard track, but provides some interesting sights as well.
	Outside St. Petersburg: Peterhof, Pushkin For a trip outside of town head to Peterhof palace and Pushkin. Not too far from the center, they will allow you to experience what Imperial Russia was like...