District No. 78
Popular places to visit
Kazan Cathedral
Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.
Anichkov Palace
Boasting fascinating architecture and an interesting history, this former imperial palace now houses a small museum.
Bank Bridge
You can find out about the history of St. Petersburg with a visit to Bank Bridge. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Alexandrinsky Theatre
An emblem of imperial Russia, this magnificent theater is best known for staging celebrated ballet productions, as well as for its elegant architecture.
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.
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.
Other neighbourhoods around District No. 78
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.
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.
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.
Tsentralny
Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Faberge Museum.
Admiralteysky Area
If you're spending some time in Admiralteysky Area, Yusupov Palace and St. Isaac's Square are top sights worth seeing.
Vasileostrovsky District
If you're spending time in Vasileostrovsky District, check out sights like C-189 Submarine Museum or Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Primorskaya Station or Vasileostrovskaya Station.