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. 

Elle est l'un des plus beaux Palais Impériaux. Une combinaison complexe de Baroque et Néo-Classique des styles, ce palais est un véritable joyau de l'architecture russe, et vous allez sûrement aimer. Des centaines de fontaines et de statues d'or surround Peter's Palace – c'est la Russie's Versailles.

L'ermitage est l'un des plus grands musées du monde. Mais c'est aussi le magnifique palais Royal avec la superbe des chambres et des vues incroyables. La collection a commencé en tant que projet de la Grande Catherine en 1764. Maintenant, c'est le temple de l'art, où vous pouvez voir les œuvres de Raphaël, Titien, Rembrandt, de Goya et de nombreux autres grands peintres de tous les coins du monde.

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.