The Church of the Saviour on the Spilled Blood in St Petersburg is a must-see on any trip to Russia, especially when you travel to Russia visa free. Also known as the Church of the Spilled Blood. It is a sacred landmark in St Petersburg and is one of the main Russian Orthodox cathedrals in […]
The Kazan Cathedral is An Awe-Inspiring Attraction for all tours to St. Petersburg The impressive Kazan Cathedral will grab your attention on all tours to St. Petersburg. Built between 1801 and 1811, this cathedral is located on the lively Kazanskaya Square, where families, tourists, and street performers gather. With an awesome stone colonnade of 96 […]
Travel to St. Petersburg to visit Hermitage Travel to St. Petersburg and stroll along the banks of the Neva River to see the magnificent Winter Palace. Originally constructed for Empress Elizabeth, daughter of Peter the Great, she died before the palace was completed. As a result, Catherine the Great and her successors were the first […]
The Peter and Paul Fortress on Zaychy (Hare) Island by the bank of the Neva River is citadel of Saint Petersburg. It was established by the Peter I on May 1703 to protect Saint Petersburg form the Swedes. Although it was build for defense during the Great Northern War (1700-1721), the fortress used as government departments […]
What began as a two-story building commissioned by Peter the Great in 1717, now stands as a breathtaking architectural achievement awaiting travelers who visit Russian landmarks. This monumental palace is named after Catherine I, and was seen to completion by her daughter, Empress Elizabeth. After the original building had been remodeled repeatedly, the Empress took […]
