«Between Phenomena» in the Hermitage Theatre foyer: an exhibition by the museum's restorer Evgeny Gerasimov
On 21 October 2026 the Hermitage Theatre foyer opened «Between Phenomena», an exhibition of works by Evgeny Gerasimov, a...
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History & Heritage of Saint Petersburg
Explore the imperial history, UNESCO heritage sites, and historic landmarks of Saint Petersburg.
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Erarta on Vasilievsky: Russia's largest private contemporary art museum
Erarta is Russia's largest private contemporary art museum, on Vasilievsky Island. Five floors, 2,500 works, themed inst...
Opera at the Mariinsky: how to choose your first show — a guide for a St Petersburg visitor
The Mariinsky has one of Russia's largest opera companies and one of the broadest repertoires. For the autumn school hol...
Petrikirche or Annenkirche: which of St Petersburg's Lutheran churches to choose for an organ concert or a visit
Petrikirche on Nevsky, the church that was a swimming pool in Soviet times, with a big organ and tours of its catacombs;...
Museum of Ethnography or Kunstkamera: how they differ, which to choose and how to see both in a day
The Russian Museum of Ethnography covers the peoples of Russia and has the Marble Hall; the Kunstkamera covers the world...
Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street in an hour: the famous doughnut café, a Finnish church with an organ and the square of Pushkin's funeral
A short walk from Nevsky to Konyushennaya Square: the doughnut café at 25 Bolshaya Konyushennaya (hours and prices), the...
The Imperial Porcelain Factory Museum: a Hermitage Branch Few People Know About
30,000 porcelain pieces, a Hermitage branch inside a working factory, and almost no line - how to visit one of St. Peter...
General Staff or Winter Palace: which Hermitage building when you have one visit
The two Hermitage buildings are two museums with separate entrances and tickets. Who should pick the Winter Palace and w...
Free Museum Days in St Petersburg: Third Thursday at the Kunstkamera, the 18th at the Russian Museum, Eight Dates at the Hermitage
There is no single free day in the city. The Kunstkamera opens free on the third Thursday from September to April, the R...
The Kunstkamera with Kids: What Age, and How to Skip the Scary Hall
Nine-tenths of the museum is ethnography, great from age five. The famous hall is one compact room, easily bypassed. A b...
Saint Petersburg Cathedral Mosque: How to Visit, History and Etiquette (2026)
The Saint Petersburg Cathedral Mosque, with its ribbed turquoise dome and tall minarets, was one of the largest mosques ...
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines Saint Petersburg 2026: Tickets, Games and Visiting Guide
Experience Soviet gaming culture at Saint Petersburg's Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines. Adult tickets 850 rubles includ...
The Bronze Horseman Saint Petersburg 2026: Peter the Great's monument, its history, legend and how to visit
The Bronze Horseman stands as Russia's most recognizable monument because it captures Peter the Great's transformative v...
Erarta Museum St Petersburg 2026: Tickets, Exhibitions and Visiting Guide
Erarta Museum stands as Russia's largest private museum of contemporary art, occupying a renovated 10,000-square-meter i...
Oranienbaum (Lomonosov) day trip from Saint Petersburg: the only un-destroyed imperial palace
Oranienbaum stands as the sole imperial estate near Saint Petersburg that survived the Nazi siege completely intact beca...
Faberge Museum Saint Petersburg: Imperial Easter Eggs, Tickets, and Visiting Tips 2026
The Faberge Museum in Saint Petersburg houses the world's largest collection of works by Carl Fabergé, including nine im...
Kunstkamera Saint Petersburg: A Complete 2026 Visiting Guide
The Kunstkamera stands as Russia's oldest museum, founded by Peter the Great in 1714 to house his personal collection of...
Bank Bridge Saint Petersburg - An Iconic Pedestrian Bridge — History, Views, and Photography Tips
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St Petersburg Landmarks - The Secret History of Mikhailovsky Castle
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Apraksin Dvor Saint Petersburg - Historic Market Guide
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The Heart of St. Petersburg - A Definitive Guide to the City's Historic Core
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Russia: All 33, and Which You Can Reach
Russia has 33 World Heritage Sites — 22 cultural and 11 natural, from 1990 to 2025. The full list in order of inscriptio...
Saint Petersburg Tourist Attractions - Top Sights & Must-See Landmarks
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The Romanovs in Saint Petersburg: Where They Lived, Ruled and Are Buried
Three hundred years of the dynasty mapped onto places you can walk: the Winter Palace, the tombs in the Peter and Paul C...
Kronstadt, St. Petersburg - A Guide to the Historic Naval City
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Two Days in St. Petersburg, Russia – The Best Private Tour Itinerary
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Saint Petersburg One-Day Itinerary - The Best Places to Visit
Canal mist to imperial art: St. Petersburg in a day! Compact districts & tsar-era facades await; customize your adventur...
5 Historic Destinations Near St Petersburg You Should Visit Right Now
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St. Petersburg Through the Ages - An Era-by-Era History
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St Petersburg Travel Guide: Top Attractions, Itineraries and Tips
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Stroll Through Kolomna's Historic District - A Walking Tour Guide
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Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg: What UNESCO Actually Inscribed
The official name, the 1990 inscription, criteria (i), (ii), (iv), (vi) — and the thirty-six components that stretch fro...