Editor's Choice: Russian Icons
This selection highlights Saint Petersburg’s most significant imperial and military landmarks. It features the Peter and Paul Fortress, the city’s 1703 foundation site, and the opulent Catherine Palace with its gold-leafed Amber Room. Explore the Peterhof estate’s Grand Palace and fountain-filled Lower Park, or view the world’s largest collection of Fabergé eggs at the Shuvalov Palace. The list is completed by the historic Aurora cruiser and the landscaped grounds of Catherine Park.
A The Catherine Palace
The Catherine Palace is a Rococo palace in Tsarskoye Selo, located 30 kilometres south of St. Petersburg, Russia.
B Peter and Paul Fortress
The Peter and Paul Fortress is the original citadel of Saint Petersburg, Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built to Domenico…
C Fabergé Museum
The Fabergé Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia is a privately owned museum which was established by Viktor Vekselberg and his Link of Times…
D Grand Palace
The Peterhof Palace, is a series of palaces and gardens located in Petergof, Saint Petersburg, Russia, commissioned by Peter the Great as a…
E Catherine Park
The Catherine Park is the large landscaped area to the south of the Catherine Palace, located in the town of Tsarskoye Selo, 25 km south…
F Lower Park
This park is widely popular for its numerous and pretty impressive fountains. Visit for a pleasant stroll, or explore historical buildings.
G Amber Room
The Amber Room was a chamber decorated in amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors, located in the Catherine Palace of Tsarskoye Selo…
H Aurora cruiser
Aurora is a Russian protected cruiser, currently preserved as a museum ship in Saint Petersburg.
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