St. Petersburg

Sprawled across the banks of Neva River overlooking the Gulf of Finland, St. Petersburg mesmerises humankind with its never-ending White Nights, splendid art reservoirs, a rich history of Tsars and innumerable museums displaying it all in a grand fashion.

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Things To See & Do

Winter Palace

Winter Palace

Signifies Russian Imperial Supremacy
Sprawling far and wide between Palace Square and Embankment, this palatial building with its aesthetic combination of white, mint-green and gold used to be the official residence of the Tsars from 1732 to 1917.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

The Grand Peterhof Palace

The Grand Peterhof Palace

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Located in Petergof, on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, this group of palaces and gardens commissioned by Peter I (ruler of the Russian Empire) along with the city centre, showcases the grandeur of architecture in Russia when it was a monarchy.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

St. Isaac's Cathedral & Colonnade

St. Isaac's Cathedral & Colonnade

Architecture and History Galore!
Located at St Isaac's Square, the cathedral built between 1818 and 1858 by Auguste Montferrand (a French-born architect) used to be the city’s main church until it was converted into a museum in 1931.

2 hours

Suggested Time

State Hermitage Museum

State Hermitage Museum

One of World's Largest Art Museums
Located on the Neva River embankment, this museum was founded in the year 1764 to house a vast collection of paintings acquired by Catherine, the empress of Russia, from a Berlin merchant named Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky.

Half a day

Suggested Time

The Menshikov Palace

The Menshikov Palace

First Stone Building of St. Petersburg
Located on Universitetskaya Embankment of Neva River on Vasilyevsky Island, this magnificently-designed museum was the official residence of Alexander Menshikov, the first governor of the city and Peter the Great’s closest confidant.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Peter & Paul Fortress

Peter & Paul Fortress

The Original Citadel of the city
Located at Zayachy Island, this fortress founded by Peter I in 1703 and Bolshevik government’s prison and execution ground in the early 1920s houses a cathedral where the Romanovs lay buried.

Minimum 0.5 day

Suggested Time

Mikhailovsky Palace

Mikhailovsky Palace

Royal Magnificence and Glory!
A sprawling ducal palace originally planned as Grand Duke Michael Pavlovich’s residence and abandoned when the duke was killed, was later built and adorned with opulent décor and international artistic masterpieces by the emperor in 1825.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Marble Palace

Marble Palace

A part of the Russian Museum
Located at Millionnaya Street, between Palace Quay and the Field of Mars, and built between 1768 and 1785, this palace was presented as a gift to Count Grigory Orlov from Empress Catherine the Great.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit St. Petersburg

Best season to visit is summer

  • JUN-SEP

    Peak Season

  • OCT-NOV

    Moderate Season

  • DEC-FEB

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant warm days in June, humidity in July and early-August and increased rain showers around September.
  • Things You'll Love:White Nights (daylight even when its night time) revelry, Neva River cruise and walking tours.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

White Nights FestivalApril 21 to August 21

Festival of FestivalsJune 23-29

International Folklore FestivalNovember

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More about St. Petersburg!


St. Petersburg Overview


Country

Russia

Tourist Places in St. Petersburg

Winter Palace, The Grand Peterhof Palace, Mikhailovsky Palace, State Hermitage Museum, St. Isaac's Cathedral & Colonnade

Best Time to Visit in St. Petersburg

June to September

Restaurants in St. Petersburg

Ukrop Restaurant, Art Caf Kommunalka, Palkin Restaurant, Zoom Cafe, L'Europe Restaurant

St. Petersburg is famous for

Heritage, Memorable Experiences, International, Food & Culture


Here are a few quick facts to make your travel safe and easy to St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg is a Heritage destination. The best time to visit St. Petersburg is June, July, August and September. Since this is the peak season expect a little crowd during this time. October and November period experiences moderate weather. So, you can easily avoid facing a large gathering.

In peak season the weather is pleasant warm days in June, humidity in July and early-August and increased rain showers around September, whereas in off-season the weather is extremely cold snowy days and nights. Weather in moderate season is frequent rain showers and snowfall in these months. During White Nights Festival, Festival of Festivals, a large number of tourists flock together. The festivals are celebrated in the month of April 21 to August 21, June 23-29,... consecutively. So, if you are fond of bustling streets and localities, choose this time of the year to travel.

If your travel seems incomplete without getting into some fun activities then you will love to get indulged in white Nights (daylight even when its night time) revelry, Neva River cruise and walking tours. In moderate season you will love to get indulged in bar and restaurant hopping, as well as sightseeing uncrowded places.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about St. Petersburg

What are the things that you should not miss out on when you are in St. Petersburg?

If you are a true traveller, you should definitely not miss out on Signifies Russian Imperial Supremacy, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Architecture and History Galore! when you are in St. Petersburg to make a funfilled vacay.

What are the activities you can explore during the peak season and moderate season in St. Petersburg?

In the peak season months June, July, August and September you will experience pleasant warm days in June, humidity in July and early-August and increased rain showers around September wherein around moderate season i.e. October and November you will enjoy frequent rain showers and snowfall in these months. Whatever that suits your calendar, St. Petersburg awaits you for a good time.

What is the best time to visit St. Petersburg?

Ideally the best time to visit any place is considered when the weather conditions are delightful. For St. Petersburg, you can choose to go in June, July, August and September which is the peak season and October and November which is the moderate season. Both will serve you well to unwind from your tedious routine.

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