Tour St. Petersburg by Photograph

Take a tour through the second largest city in Russia, St. Petersburg--a beautiful city set on the Baltic Sea and founded by Peter the Great in 1703. This city is particularly beautiful during the holidays.

December 16, 2020

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St. Petersburg, Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia is one of the most visited cities in Russia, mostly for its culture and architecture. This European city has a rich history that all began with Peter the Great in 1703.

Saint Isaac's Cathedral

This is the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral in the city. It is the largest orthodox basilica and the fourth largest cathedral in the world. It is dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, a patron saint of Peter the Great, who had been born on the feast day of that saint.

Saint Isaac's Square

Saint Isaac's Square is a major city square sprawling between the Mariinsky Palace and Saint Isaac's Cathedral, which separates it from Senate Square. The square is graced by the equestrian Monument to Nicholas I.

The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

This is one of the main sights of St. Petersburg, Russia. The church was built between 1883 and 1907 and the construction was funded by the imperial family.

The Winter Palace

This palace is now the home to the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest art museums in the world. It is located on the Neva river.

The Peter and Paul Fortress

This was the first citadel of St. Petersburg, and between the first half of 1700s and early 1920s, it served as a prison for political criminals. Now it is a museum.