Vasileostrovsky District

St. Petersburg

St Petersburg - Winter Palace (The Hermitage). View from a flying dolphin on River Neva.
One of the best way to see St Petersburg is to take a leisure cruise. I took many great photos from the river. Pictured here is the Stock exchange and the two rostal columns.
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Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art featuring signage
Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art showing art

Popular places to visit

Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography showing a river or creek and heritage architecture

Kunstkamera

This museum houses fine examples of Russian art, as well as a vast number of interesting objects from around the globe.

Kunstkamera
Strelka which includes heritage architecture

Strelka

Visit Vasilievsky Island for an interesting mix of St. Petersburg’s past and present in one convenient location by the water.

Strelka
Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art

Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art

See monumental installations and exclusive Russian art in the biggest contemporary museum in Russia.

Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art
Palace Bridge featuring a river or creek and a bridge

Palace Bridge

Watch the raising of one of St. Petersburg’s most well-known bridges, an event that brings out the party spirit in locals and visitors alike.

Palace Bridge
Low angle view of Rostral Column in front of a building, St. Petersburg, Russia

Rostral Columns

You can find out about the history of St. Petersburg with a stop at Rostral Columns. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

Rostral Columns
Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography showing a river or creek and heritage architecture

Universitetskaya Embankment

You can find out about the history of St. Petersburg with a stop at Universitetskaya Embankment. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Universitetskaya Embankment

Other neighbourhoods around Vasileostrovsky District

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Morskoy

When in Morskoy, you can plan a visit to Lenexpo Exhibition Complex and Gazprom Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Morskoy
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Dekabristov Island

While you're in Dekabristov Island, take in top sights like Metro Museum and jump on the metro at Primorskaya Station to see more of the city.

Dekabristov Island
Petrogradskaya District

Petrogradskaya District

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Get to know Petrogradskaya District and its many features like its museums and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Planetarium 1 and Military History Museum of Artillery, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around the city.

Petrogradskaya District
Admiralteyskiy

Admiralteyskiy

5/5(4 area reviews)

Consider exploring the cosy coffee shops in Admiralteyskiy. If sightseeing is on the list, Seven Bridges is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Frunzenskaya Station or Tekhnologichesky Institut Station to see more of the area.

Admiralteyskiy
Palace District

Palace District

While you're in Palace District, take in top sights like Russian Museum and jump on the metro at Nevsky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.

Palace District
District No. 78

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.

District No. 78

Vasileostrovsky District