Location: Leningrad Oblast
Top Things to do in Leningrad Oblast
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What to do and see in Leningrad Oblast, Northwestern District: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Leningrad Oblast (Russian: Ленингра́дская о́бласть, tr. Leningradskaya oblast’, IPA: [lʲɪnʲɪnˈgratskəjə ˈobləsʲtʲ]) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). It was established on August 1, 1927, although it was not until 1946 that the oblast's borders had been mostly settled in their present position. The oblast was named after the city of Leningrad (now St. Petersburg). Unlike the city, the oblast retains the name of Leningrad.
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1. St. Catherine Cathedral
2. Tikhvin Assumption Monastery
3. Alvar Aalto Library
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5.0 based on 163 reviews
4. Historical-Cultural Center Varyazhskiy Dvor
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5.0 based on 141 reviews
In the mysterious Karelian forests, not far from Vyborg, as if carried through the centuries, lies the medieval town of Svargas – the Capital of the Norman lands, with all its buildings and inhabitants, a real city of the Baltic Slavs the Viking age. The history of the build with their own hands the people of Svargas, his warriors, artisans, and lovers of history, enthusiasts to be reminded of the culture of the Baltic Slavs, obodrites, Wegrow, Ruyan, lutici, wends ... In the story of the life of Svargas, as in flowing river streams, join the fate of each guest coming for the holidays who curious tourists, who have a wedding to celebrate, and all of them carry away a piece of Sunny sky in your heart.
Reviewed By sergeyk147
Varyazhsky Dvor means Viking's Yard in Russian but it actually has another - and by far simpler a name - Svargas which is translated from Indo-European as Sunny Sky. This is a purely private project which is sixteen years old. Their life has been tough - constant fight with local red tape and corruption, volatile cash-flow and even a direct arson attack from hostile competitors. They were burnt virtually to ashes (!!!) and reconstructed the whole thing with their own hands! (One can still see charred walls on the second (English - first) floor. To understand what goes on there please read a review by the guy from Vermont. I'd only add that you can also try a smashing old-style lunch there - Vikings' cabbage or pea (no rubbish cream!) soup and home-made ham hock (Haxe, Eisbein) with potatoes. But - attention! - this service is oursourced so please get in touch with the complex in advance and bear in mind that if the guys are missing there'll be absolutely no opportunity to even have a snack there. So mind it in the course of your planning. But if they ARE there then first thing to do upon arrival should be approaching them and making an order. Then go to their smithy, throw axes, shoot a bow, try chainmail and other medieval haute couture stuff, etc. 'coz in an hour the meals will be ready and you won't have to wait. Their parking is rather modest and this should be taken into account as well. And toilets... Mind-blowing smell. Get ready for a simple obsolete outhouse. Very disappointing. Apart from this - magnificent and very interesting. Recommended!
5. Vyborg Castle
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4.5 based on 1,196 reviews
Reviewed By shmeva44 - Moscow, Russia
Really picturesque from across the river, as long as you're not on the side with all the construction. The museum is a good one, even though foreigners are supposed to pay an entry fee double what Russians are charged.
6. Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum
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4.5 based on 684 reviews
Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum is located 30 km to the south-west of St.Petersburg. The unique atmosphere of the Royal country seat and glorious 18th century interiors are at your service. Valuable collections of painting, furniture, porcelain, antique weapon as well as Gobelin tapestries, embroideries and Italian sculpture will let a visitor get a vivid impression of the royal court life. While darkness and dampness of the mysterious underpass will let you feel the romance of the Russian Castle.
Reviewed By sskorohodd - St. Petersburg, Russia
✨The Great Gatchina Palace was built in 1766-1781 in Gatchina according to the project of Antonio Rinaldi for the favorite of Catherine II Count Grigory Grigoryevich Orlov. Located on a hill above Silver Lake, the palace combines the themes of a medieval castle and a country residence. The interiors of the palace are an example of Russian classicism at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries. The palace was one of the favorite resting places of the royal family✨
7. Shlisselburg (Oreshek) Fortress
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Located on an island not far from Shlisselburg, the Oreshek fortress was founded in the 14th century. After it was recaptured from the Swedes by Peter I in 1702, it became a key fortress protecting St. Petersburg and a high-security prison.
Reviewed By sergeyk147
Me and my wife loved it unconditionally and unequivocally. I'd hate to repeat other people's reviews so therefore just note that it's worth coming to the far, Ladoga-facing point of that isle to see how strong current of the Neva river is. It is easy to find - avoid the fortress, go from the pier to the left along the wall till a brown granite obelisk and there you are. The citadel as such was impressive though we were unpleasantly surprised by an excessive stress upon communist years and the latest war - in detriment of other periods of its seven years' old history. And, my God! - there're only ruins everywhere! Local guides' explanations that this is the result of Nazi bombardment and shelling do not hold water. The fortress has been ruined at least twice - by the Swedes in 1613 and by Russians in 1703 - but has always been fully restored. Aren't today's builders less knowledgeable than Novgorodians or just cack-handed? Do the job and it will be a diamond in the Russian tourist crown! Open-air concerts of classical music, medieval tournaments, historical quests for kids, festivals - horizons are limitless if there are corresponding facilities in place. And just think about fireworks there. On V-Day, for example. All this will not hurt the memory of the deceased at all - provided serious events are arranged. Just use a balanced approach. And find some money (easier said than done).
8. Monrepos Park, Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum Preserve
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4.5 based on 1,003 reviews
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Reviewed By TRAVELandENJ0Ylife - Espoo, Finland
Beautiful park to visit already now, only ca 2km from the city center. Monrepos Park is being thoroughly restored but can already be visited (the small island bridge wasn't there, but many parts of the park could already be visited). The shores and the landscape is calming and you see many different types of visitors - joggers that pass quickly and families that take time to admire the flowers. The Neptun temple has been rebuilt 1999. The sun was shining and it was relaxing to walk around and wonder how people used to walk and visit the park 100 years ago. Next time I'll bring some picnic and enjoy an even longer stay.
9. Oreshek Fortress
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4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By sergeyk147
We loved the fortress though got puzzled by ruins inside which looked more like shambles. Local guides' chants that everything was destroyed during World War II are just lame excuse. The citadel has been badly damaged at least twice before - in 1613 when the Swedes took it from Russia and then in 1703 when Peter the Great recaptured it - and has always been fully repaired. So total renovation is obviously imperative. It'll turn this old lady into a tourist sex bomb! We also were unpleasantly puzzled by a strong bias of the exhibits toward Soviet past and the latest war. Yes, of course, Great Patriotic War, as Russians call it, is essential for self-esteem of the nation but the fortress is about seven hundred years old! Why such distortions now, in these normal times?! There were long periods of Novgorod principality - they initially bult it! - then that of Swedish conquest, then again Russian imperial ruling. Practically none of them is duly mentioned. Prejudiced and out-of-date. Thanks God, there appeared a cross in memory of Russian infantry guardsmen who played a decisive role in storming Swedish Nöteburg in 1703. New winds are still blowing... Would love to return here when all the renovation works were accomplished. But the impression is nevertheless very strong.
10. Korela Fortress Museum
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4.5 based on 244 reviews
