Okrug Travel Guide
St. Petersburg
Popular places to visit
State Hermitage Museum
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.
Palace Square
The architectural epicenter of St. Petersburg, this square is of great artistic and historical significance.
Peterhof Palace and Garden
Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.
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.
Summer Garden
Go back in time to St. Petersburg’s opulent past at this popular garden, which is inextricably linked with its founder, Peter the Great.
Other neighbourhoods around Okrug
Tsentralny
Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Anna Akhmatova Museum at the Fountain House.
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.
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 Alexandrinsky Theatre or National Library of Russia might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya 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 Kazan Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gostiny Dvor Station or Admiralteyskaya Station.
Palace District
While you're in Palace District, take in top sights like Alexander Pushkin Museum and Memorial Apartment and jump on the metro at Nevsky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.
Admiralteyskiy
Consider exploring the cosy coffee shops in Admiralteyskiy. If sightseeing is on the list, Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Frunzenskaya Station or Tekhnologichesky Institut Station to see more of the area.
