The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in St. Petersburg, Northwestern District

August 8, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

The second largest city in Russia, St. Petersburg is the country’s cultural heart. View splendid architectural gems like the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral, and give yourself plenty of time to browse the world-renowned art collection of the Hermitage. Sprawling across the Neva River delta, St. Petersburg offers enough art, nightlife, fine dining and cultural destinations for many repeat visits.
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1. Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Griboyedova Kanala Emb., 2B/A, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia +7 964 339-55-93 [email protected] http://spas.spb.ru/
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5.0 based on 21,605 reviews

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Built to memorialize Alexander II following his assassination in 1881, this magnificent church with Italian pink marble floors and numerous mosaics was modeled after 16th and 17th century churches, contrasting sharply with the prevailing architectural styles.

Reviewed By EileenMtShasta - Mount Shasta, United States

We went with Alla Tours while on a 24-hour stopover on our Norwegian Getaway Baltic cruise in August 2019. It was so crowded that we could hardly walk around! But, so gorgeously decorated inside, floor to ceiling filled with paintings, carvings, and very colorful mosaics! It is not a working church but just a tourist site.

2. The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt

Yakornaya sq, 1, Kronshtadt, St. Petersburg 197762 Russia 601-09-94 http://kronshtadtsobor.ru/
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5.0 based on 2,680 reviews

The Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in Kronstadt

Reviewed By kazaNina2015 - St. Petersburg, Russia

Kronstadt is rarely visited by tourists ( unfortunately) as it’s a significant part of Russian history and perfect place to feel local atmosphere especially in summer , recommended

3. Chinese Palace

Verkhniy Park, 7 Bldg. A Oranienbaum State Museum Reserve, Lomonosov, St. Petersburg 198412 Russia +7 812 422-37-53 http://www.oranienbaum.org/oranienbaum/chinese-palace/
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5.0 based on 76 reviews

Chinese Palace

4. Eco Path

Komarovo, St. Petersburg Russia
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Eco Path

5. Park And Gardens of Peterhof

Razvodnaya st., 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg Russia +7 812 450-52-87 http://www.saint-petersburg.com/peterhof/peterhof-park-and-gardens/
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Park And Gardens of Peterhof

Reviewed By Graham_Crieff - Crieff, United Kingdom

About 40 minutes outside St Petersburg this opulent garden park / summer palace is well worth a visit - with around 150 separate fountains including some "trick" fountains it is an amazing experience - the gold statues and water features blend into something truly wonderful - do not miss if in St Petersburg

6. The State Hermitage Museum

Palace Emb., 30-38, St. Petersburg 191055 Russia +7 812 710-90-79 [email protected] http://www.hermitagemuseum.org
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4.5 based on 26,562 reviews

The State Hermitage Museum

One of the most famous art museums in the world, this museum is housed in the Winter Palace, and contains over 2.7 million exhibits including some of the world's greatest works of art.

Reviewed By MKSSA - Chantilly, United States

All it takes is a look outside the Winter Palace and you're hooked. What lovely buildings there are in St. Petersburg, and this one is enchanting. We were on a tour so saw the highlights of the museum. That's probably the best way to go, as the museum is large and can be overwhelming. Though the Hermitage is a famous art gallery, I was really there for the Winter Palace, with its gorgeous, luxurious interiors and history of Peter the Great and his family. It is truly beautiful. Be aware this place is packed with people. Arrive early in the day just before it opens.

7. Grand Peterhof Palace

Razvodnaya St., 2, Peterhof, St. Petersburg 198516 Russia +7 812 450-52-87 [email protected] http://peterhofmuseum.ru
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4.5 based on 12,662 reviews

Grand Peterhof Palace

Once a formal garden built for Peter the Great, this popular park still has more than 80 of the original marble statues and sculptures and houses Peter's Summer Palace, a simply designed two-story building that now displays many of the ruler's own artifacts.

Reviewed By lionusc

Peterhof Palace is one of the best preserve palace n museum in Russia and have good antique collection and also beautiful cascade garden n fountain from the period of Peter the Great.

8. The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral

St Isaac_s Square, 4 Nevskiy Prospekt metro station, St. Petersburg 190000 Russia +7 812 315-97-32 [email protected] http://cathedral.ru
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The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral

This gold-domed, ornate, 19th-century cathedral is the third largest domed cathedral in the world, and offers visitors a 300-step climb to a spectacular view of the city.

Reviewed By Saint-Petersburg2019

To see the St.Isaac's cathedral for visitors of Saint-Petersburg, especially for foreigners, is a must to my opinion. Not only it gives impression of the architecture of the 19th century, it allows to trace the historical development of Russia over the years of the cathedral existence. The construction of such a huge edifice (the fourth cathedral in the honour of St. Isaac) is a miracle by itself since it is difficult even to imagine how such monolith columns and granite rocks could have been installed with the help of only simplest devices (like blocks, etc) which existed in the days of the cathedral construction. History of the cathedral bearing traces of the II World war on its walls and columns is a special page worth being acquainted with. Those who would like to learn more about Russian Orthodox church and see the clergy representatives in their luxurious clothes in a meter's distance could visit the cathedral during the service at 4:00 p.m. which is a special impressive event to watch. Finally the cathedral gives a unique chance to see the city from the birds flight height, from the colonnade. It is a fascinating magnificent view to admire and take photos. Since several years this has become possible for people in a wheel-chair too. I brought my friends from the USA for an excursion to the cathedral a year ago, and they are still under a vivid and unforgettable impression. So if one has enough time being in our city I would strongly recommend to come and explore the St.-Isaac's cathedral, either on his/her own, or within the tourist group.

9. Catherine Palace and Park

Sadovaya St., 7 Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia +7 812 415-76-67 [email protected] http://www.tzar.ru/en
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4.5 based on 8,614 reviews

Catherine Palace and Park

Filled with 18th-century paintings and ornate rooms, this white and gold palace is surrounded by a 1400-acre park complete with fountains, bridges, the Agate Pavilion bathhouse and the Great Pond. The Palace also has a famous Amber Room, stolen by Nazi troops during WWII, but now recreated by Russian craftsmen.

Reviewed By Margo7850p

The Catherine Palace is named after Catherine I, the wife of Peter the Great. Originally a modest two-storey building commissioned by Peter for Catherine in 1717, the Catherine Palace owes its awesome grandeur to their daughter, Empress Elizabeth, who chose Tsarskoye Selo as her chief summer residence. Starting in 1743, the building was reconstructed by four different architects. The building was to be built to compete with Versailles. The resultant palace, completed in 1756, is nearly 1km in circumference, with elaborately decorated blue-and-white facades featuring gilded atlantes. The interiors of the Catherine Palace are no less spectacular. Another place worth seeing. A beautiful palace and park complex.

10. Alexander Park

Dvortzovaya St., 2 Tzarskoe Selo, Pushkin, St. Petersburg 196601 Russia +7 812 415-76-06 http://tzar.ru/museums/palaces/alexander_park
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4.5 based on 303 reviews

Alexander Park

This magnificent palace is most well known for its role during the reign of the last Tsar, Nicholas II, who, with his family, was kept here before being moved to Siberia and then murdered.

Reviewed By kjoytravel - St. Petersburg, Russia

Very nice park in Pushkin town. A peaceful place to hide away from the crowds, to take a walk or to ride a bike.

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