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The Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments, Russia

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Speaking of the outstanding attractions in Europe, it’s worth noting the historical center of St. Petersburg. Here are some of the most beautiful in the Russian palaces, architectural ensembles and gardens, as well as the many unique museums attracting travelers from around the world. The historic center was included in the World Heritage List in 1990. The most amazing and most visited area is the Golden Triangle.

The Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments, Russia This area is bounded by three points, which are intersections of the river Moika, Fontanka and Neva. The amazing area can be safely called a real open-air museum, because the most magnificent mansions and palaces that were built in the 17th-18th centuries are concentrated there. The Palace Square and one of the most visited museums in the world, the Hermitage, are found there too. Travelers will have an opportunity to visit the Field of Mars and to see the incomparable beauty of the Marble Palace, admire the grandeur of the Mikhailovsky Castle, and enjoy the harmonious view of the Kazan and St. Isaac's Cathedral.

Gardens located in the historic center of St. Petersburg are decorated with antique sculptures and fountains. Area of the historic district is 5.8 thousand hectares. About 4 000 architectural and cultural monuments are represented there. In addition to the Golden Triangle, you can see the Venice of the North, which is another landmark of St. Petersburg. It owes its name to a huge number of canals and bridges. There are about 400 different bridges there. The area was built during the reign of Peter The Great. Even today, his project is considered one of the biggest urban development projects in the world. Next - The Historic Centre of Prague


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Best hotels near Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg

Welcome Female Hostel

Located in 0 km from Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg
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The Welcome Female Hostel has brightly decorated rooms with elegant wooden décor. Shared bathrooms can be found in the hallway. The Welcome Hostel's … More: photo, rates and booking
Yusupov House

Located in 1 km from Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg
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This bright apartment comes with a fan, washing machine, flat-screen TV and fireplace. It features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Free … More: photo, rates and booking
Znamenskaya

Located in 2 km from Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg
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Rooms: 16
The modern rooms come with a TV. Bathrooms are either private or shared. The hotel has a fully equipped shared kitchen. Free Wi-Fi is available in … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Right Choice

Located in 3 km from Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg
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Rooms: 4
Rooms here offer a refrigerator, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, and a shared bathroom. Other property facilities include an airport shuttle and … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Winter Palace
0 km - Winter Palace
The Winter Palace remains one of the most famous and visited attractions of the cultural capital of Russia. It was built in 1754. Construction was completed in 1762. The legendary architect Rastrelli worked on the design of the palace. It is noteworthy that the very …
Saint Andrews Cathedral
1 km - Saint Andrews Cathedral
Saint Andrews Cathedral is the oldest Baroque building in Saint-Petersburg. It has appeared at the beginning of the 18th century by the order of Peter the Great. However, the beautiful wooden church didn’t stay there for a long time. In 1761 the cathedral was struck …
The Great Choral Synagogue
2 km - The Great Choral Synagogue
You can see the Great Choral Synagogue in Saint Petersburg. It was built in 1893. The Jewish community of Saint Petersburg numbered about 10,000 people at the end of the 19th century. The construction of the new synagogue was initiated by its representatives. The …
Oktyabrskaya Embankment
9 km - Oktyabrskaya Embankment
Saint-Petersburg has several adorable embankments. One of the most outstanding is Oktyabrskaya Embankment, the most symbolic city's embankment. It begins from Zolnaua Street in the Nevsky district and larges for 9 kilometers forward. Along the embankment there is the …
Peterhof
23 km - Peterhof
The most beautiful and interesting fountains of Russia can be found in Saint Petersburg. The palace complex Peterhof is rich in the beautiful and unique fountains. The most impressive of these are the Great Cascade and Samson Fountains. These fountains surprise the …
Tsarskoye Selo
25 km - Tsarskoye Selo
The unique palace-and-park ensemble of Tsarskoe Selo is also a striking architectural monument. It is designed in the Rococo style. The very first palace and other buildings were built in the 18th century. The formation of a large-scale architectural ensemble lasted …

Top destination around The Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments - Saint Petersburg

Hiking enthusiasts will love a great quantity of marvelous scenic parks and public gardens which are scattered all over the city area. The Catherine Park will be a perfect place for serene leisure admirers as this destination always features calm and private atmosphere. One of the most beautiful parks of the city is the Alexander Park featuring unique bright decoration. Tourists will find great to visit the Mikhailov Gardens. During the warm season a favorite destination of local folks and foreign guests of the city is a beach area of the Peter and Paul Fortress (Petropavlovskaya Krepost) which opens a panoramic view over the Trinity Bridge and the Winter Palace. The beach is not favorable for bathing however it is a rather good destination for luxuriating in the sun and for sport activities.

Shopaholics will be greatly impressed with plenty of bright market places and scale shopping centers. To hunt some memorable souvenirs and antique items tourists are recommended to opt for the Flea Market located in the Udelnaya street. Experienced tourists often compare this market place to the Paris Clignancourt and the London Portobello. The market offers a great choice of various goods. The central consumer goods marketplace is considered to be the Apraskin Dvor. Tourists will hardly be enough a whole day to explore all the rows of shopping stalls.
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