Top Attractions in Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg Essentials

Saint Petersburg’s imperial legacy is anchored by the Peterhof estate, featuring the baroque Grand Palace and elaborate fountain systems commissioned by Peter the Great. Within the city, the Bronze Horseman statue dominates Senate Square, while the Menshikov Palace stands as the oldest stone building in the capital. Cultural landmarks include the 19th-century Mariinsky Theatre and the Yusupov Palace, a site of significant political history. The city’s maritime identity is preserved in the Central Naval Museum and the baroque St. Nicholas' Naval Cathedral, contrasted by the contemporary installations at Erarta.