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  1. Saint Petersburg, [ c ] formerly known as Petrograd and later Leningrad, [ d ] is the second-largest city in Russia after Moscow. It is situated on the River Neva, at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea.

  2. Sep 13, 2024 · St. Petersburg, city and port, extreme northwestern Russia. It is a major historical and cultural center, as well as Russia’s second largest city. For two centuries (1712–1918) it was the capital of the Russian Empire. Its historic district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990.

  3. St. Petersburg has a true wealth of attractions and experiences to offer travelers, from spectacular Imperial palaces to quirky and absorbing museums, from boat trips along the city's majestic rivers and canals to walks in the footsteps of St. Petersburg's literary and artistic greats.

  4. Feb 12, 2021 · Ranking of the top 18 things to do in St. Petersburg. Travelers favorites include #1 Hermitage Museum and the Winter Palace, #2 Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and more.

  5. Discover the best attractions in St Petersburg including State Hermitage Museum, General Staff Building, and Yusupov Palace.

  6. Things to Do in St. Petersburg, Russia: See Tripadvisor's 727,183 traveler reviews and photos of St. Petersburg tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in St. Petersburg. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  7. Dec 23, 2023 · Moscow might be Russia's most modern, cosmopolitan city, but St. Petersburg is the cultural and historical heart of the country. Home to the Hermitage, one of the largest and most stunning art museums in the world, surrounded by canals, and home to beautiful white nights (when the sun never sets in summer), St. Petersburg is regal and inspiring.