Today’s article talks about the most popular places that are visited not only by guests of our city, but also by its residents. We highly recommend visiting them too!
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Of course, St. Petersburg is famous for its historical center, museums and theaters.
Many sights are dedicated to historical events. For example, walking around the city center, one cannot help but pay attention to the architectural ensemble around St. Isaac’s Square.
It is the closest attraction to our school after Palace Square.
The architectural dominants of the square are St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Mariinsky Palace, as well as the equestrian monument to Nicholas I.
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If we are talking about more secular events, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Hall immediately comes to mind. The orchestra performs as: Honored Collective of Russia Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Philharmonic and the Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Philharmonic.
The Philharmonic is open daily, so you can come and enjoy the magical notes of the orchestra at any time!
It is very easy to get there: From the metro station Nevsky Prospekt/Gostiny Dvor – walk 3 minutes along Mikhailovskaya Street to the Square of Arts.
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Finally, we cannot fail to mention the world-famous ballet and opera at the Mariinsky Theater, which began its history in 1783. the theater has always amazed the imagination with its size, majestic architecture and stage. The opening of the 2nd building of the theater has strengthened the great traditions of our city. The theater even has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,830! The theater is also open daily, hosting both opera, theater and ballet performances of various genres to suit all tastes!
The addresses of the Mariinsky Theatre’s buildings are 1 Teatralnaya Ploshchad, 34 Dekabristov St. and 20 Pisareva St.
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One of such places is the island of New Holland. The history of New Holland dates back to the founding of St. Petersburg by Peter the Great. The creation of the Northern Fleet began in parallel with the construction of the city. The resulting island was called New Holland.
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There are various buildings that were part of the industrial area in the old days, but they have been developed into themed facilities. The Foundry – the building accomodates a club-restaurant and a cafe; The Commandant’s House is the most recent historic building on the Island which is a private school now; The Bottle House is a New Holland’s first commercial project; House 12 is the fourth restored building on New Holland Island.
Location is Admiralteysky Canal Embankment, 2
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Erarta is Russia’s largest private museum of Modern art. Its collection includes more than 2,800 works by Russian artists. The name is formed from the words “era”, “arta”, and means “time of art”.
The museum opened on September 30, 2010, and from that moment an interesting and busy life began within its walls – exhibitions, excursions, theatrical performances, concerts, educational events and much more.
Location is 29 Liniya Vasil’yevskogo Ostrova, 2
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Lakhta Center tower with a height of 462 meters became the northernmost skyscraper in the world. It is the tallest building in Russia and Europe and the 16th tallest in the world. The center will soon open its doors to welcome guests. There will be a Planetarium in the shape of a balloon with a capacity of up to 100 people.
The telescopes will be equipped with an interactive map of St. Petersburg, which will allow visitors to learn about the city’s attractions. The most important advantage – the observation deck will be located from the 83rd to the 86th floor at a height of 360 meters.
Everyone will be able to find something to do in the new center of attraction for all guests and residents of the city.
Location is Vysotnaya Street, 1
There are many beautiful places in St Petersburg that are well worth a visit!
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Where would you go first of all if you came to St. Petersburg?
