Top Things to do in Russian Gulf of Finland Coast
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Top 10 Museums in Russian Gulf of Finland Coast, Northwestern District
Discover the best top things to do in Russian Gulf of Finland Coast, Russia including The Bath Block, Kellomyaki-Komarovo Local Lore Museum, Chinese Palace, Museum of Lighthouse Service, The State Hermitage Museum, Grand Peterhof Palace, The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Peter and Paul Fortress, Catherine Palace and Park, Pavlovsk State Museum.
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1. The Bath Block
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 909 reviews
Reviewed By DonL120 - Chilliwack, Canada
Fabulous fountains and gardens at the Peterhof State Museum. First class, with lots of gold guilding! You will be amazed at the extent and beauty of the fountains. We were on a 2 day cruise ship excursion, so we had no ticketing issues. And a great Russian guide. Go here!
2. Kellomyaki-Komarovo Local Lore Museum
3. Chinese Palace
4. Museum of Lighthouse Service
5. The State Hermitage Museum
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4.5 based on 26,562 reviews
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.
6. Grand Peterhof Palace
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4.5 based on 12,662 reviews
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.
7. The State Museum St. Isaac’s Cathedral
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4.5 based on 10,275 reviews
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.
8. Peter and Paul Fortress
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4.5 based on 5,098 reviews
Built as a fortress in 1703 by Peter the Great, this building was used instead as a political prison under the czars, and houses the City History Museum, the Mint, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
Reviewed By TWal1 - Canberra, Australia
Like other buildings in St Petersburg, the Peter and Paul Fortress is an impressive complex full of grand ideas. Probably the most important building is the Peter and Paul Cathedral. The Cathedral is best known for its unique architecture, including spire, and the tombs of Russian tsars. Their desire to show off their wealth shows no bounds. This is more than an A B C. Thanks for your vote.
9. Catherine Palace and Park
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4.5 based on 8,614 reviews
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. Pavlovsk State Museum
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4.5 based on 1,308 reviews
The palace and park ensemble Pavlovsk was created in the age of Russian classicism of the late 18th - early 19th centuries by the constellation of famous architects and decorators of the time: Charles Cameron, Vincenzo Brenna, Giacomo Quarenghi, Pietro Gonzaga. The vast collection of paintings, porcelain, bronze, furniture and sculpture is presented in the palace interiors. Its picturesque natural scenes along the banks of Slavyanka river, Arcadian and classic pavilions give Pavlovsk the reputation of a romantic park, which has an estimated territory of 600 ha. For more than two centuries Pavlovsk, this great joint creation of man and nature, have been granting enchanting feeling of harmony and spiritual balance to people. This world heritage masterpiece is protected by UNESCO.
Reviewed By Shekar48
The Pavlovsk Palace and Garden was a revelation. While the Catherine Palace buzzes with activity, the Pavlovsk Palace is an oasis of tranquility. We were told that the palace was built for Empress Catherine for her son, Paul when he was the heir apparent. The palace is not too ornate and gives the feeling that this was a royal family residence and not one built for formal, ceremonial purposes . The palace is set in a very green setting and is ideal for a relaxed visit far from the crowds
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