Top 5 Attractions In Saint Petersburg, Russia

Experience the unparalleled mystery as well as romance of St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg, founded in the year 1703 has played a key role in the Russian history. The city with unparalleled beauty boasts of some of the finest architectural monuments as well as historical buildings.

Saint Petersburg Mosque (Photo credit: Peer.Gynt)

Sightseeing in Saint Petersburg would involve a visit to the some of the most beautiful architectural monuments of the city. You can also take a ride along its streets and enjoy its splendid sights: numerous cathedrals, magnificent palaces, beautiful rivers, channels, impressive bridges as well as picturesque park.

Saint Petersburg Attractions
One of the most celebrated art museums is housed in the famous Winter Palace that contains more than 2.7 million exhibits and works of art.
Catherine Palace and Park chock-full of 18th-century paintings as well as ornate rooms is surrounded by a fourteen hundred acre park full of beautiful fountains, bridges, bathhouse as well as Great Pond.
"The Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood" is a magnificent gold-draped church on the famous Griboedova Canal, one of the numerous waterways in the city. This beautiful and ancient Russian church has exquisite mosaic interiors that charm the visitors.
Peterhof Palace and Garden is a popular park that contains some of the finest marble statues and ancient sculptures and houses the spectacular Peter's Summer Palace.
Erarta is the biggest private museum of modern art in Russia. It endeavors to collect and exhibit the most ingenious works by contemporary Russian artists.

The number of St. Petersburg attractions is overwhelming. Just ensure not to miss the highlights and must-see sights.