St Petersburg & Vicinity in One Day: THU-SUN's Best Visa-Free Shore Excursion

Kazan Cathedral is the largest cathedral of Saint Petersburg. Constructed by the order of Russian Tsar Paul I in 1801-1811, it was supposed to be the monument to the glory of Russian arms. The famous Russian Field Marshal Mikhail Kutuzov, who participated in the War of 1812, was buried inside the Kazan Cathedral.

Alexander column is the world's tallest triumphal column. It is neither dug into the ground nor reinforced on the foundation.  It is held only by accurate calculation and its weight. 

Peterhoff entfernt ist einer der schönsten kaiserlichen Paläste. Eine komplexe Kombination von barocken und Neo-Klassischen Stil, ist dieser Palast eine wahre Perle der Russischen Architektur, und Sie werden sicherlich lieben es. Hunderte von Fontänen und Goldenen Statuen surround-Peter's Palace – es ist Russland,'s Versailles.

Eremitage ist eines der größten Museen der Welt. Aber es ist auch der prächtige Königspalast mit dem atemberaubenden Zimmer und eine unglaubliche Aussicht. Die Sammlung begann, als das Projekt von Katharina der Großen im Jahre 1764. Jetzt sind es die Tempel der Kunst, wo können Sie sehen, die Werke von Raffael, Tizian, Rembrandt, de Goya und vielen anderen bekannten Malern aus aller Welt.

The symbol of Saint Petersburg - onion-domed cathedral that stands out from the neo-classical surroundings of the city-center. The church is decorated with lots of mosaics inside and outside, the domes are covered with colorful enamels. The church was built on the very place where Tsar Alexander II was mortally wounded in 1881. 

This fortress, built to deflect Swedish raids, was the city’s very first structure. While the view from the fortress ramparts is fantastic, the main attraction is Trezzini's Peter and Paul Cathedral. Almost all Romanovs including Nicholas II, are buried here. There are several other museums scattered around the fortress grounds, like the political prison museum or St. Petersburg history exhibition and you can buy a special day ticket which enables access to all.