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St. Petersburg Botanical Garden
Step into an oasis in central St. Petersburg and discover a variety of flora from all over the world.
State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
Immerse yourself in a collection of prehistoric artifacts, Middle Eastern jewelry and European art that spans 6,000 years in one of the world’s oldest museums.
St. Isaac's Cathedral
This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.
Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of St. Petersburg and explore this stunning palace and tranquil park.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
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Other neighbourhoods around Aptekarskiy Ostrov
Petrogradskaya District
Get to know Petrogradskaya District and its many features like its museums and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Planetarium and Leningradskiy Zoopark, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around the city.
Palace District
While you're in Palace District, take in top sights like Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and jump on the metro at Nevsky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.
Komendantskyi Airfield
While you're in Komendantskyi Airfield, take in top sights like Site of Pushkin's Duel and jump on the metro at Pionerskaya Station to see more of the city.
Nevsky Prospekt
Museums, theatres and churches highlight some notable features of Nevsky Prospekt. Make a stop by Faberge Museum or Fontanka River Embankment while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Gostiny Dvor Station to get around town.
District No. 78
If you're spending time in District No. 78, check out sights like Great Gostiny Dvor or Vorontsov Palace and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gostiny Dvor Station or Admiralteyskaya Station.
St. Petersburg City Centre
Fascinating museums, prominent churches, and charming cafes are just a few top things to explore in St. Petersburg City Centre. A visit to State Museum of Theatre and Music or Alexandrinsky Theatre might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.