Even if you only had only one day in St. Petersburg, you simply mustn't miss the State Hermitage Museum. Started when Empress Catherine the Great purchased 255 paintings from Berlin in 1764, the collection now contains more than 2.7 million pieces, include many works that Catherine bought in Europe through her French art adviser, Denis Diderot.

It's a magnificent building. Definitely worth a visit. It has a huge collection of art from all over the world.

A welcome addition to the Hermitage Museum, the General Staff Building showcases an interesting collection of modern art. The inner courtyard, covered with a glass roof, is also an absolute blockbuster setting for souvenir photo shoots.

Have amazing paintings that must be appreciated. Must visit if you are interested in art and exhibitions. Also has other epic historical objects and work of arts.

As a private museum, it has everything you need to enter and discover Fabergé's world ! Exceptional exhibitions of his world famous eggs, and plenty of details thanks to the audioguide.

Fascinating place! Fountains are stunning, the park is very well maintained. Do NOT miss the grotto tour, you will be rewarded with a beautiful view of the Samson fountain from the unusual perspective.

This very modest house (barely a palace really), once served as home to Peter The Great.

The National Congress Palace was once the private residence of the great Prince Konstantin, who abdicated in favor of his brother Nikolay I. Today, it is owned by the Presidential Administration. Don't miss the chance to see the entire art collection of Rostropovich and Vishnevskaya, which was bought at auction and granted to the palace in 2008.

Spectacular cathedral. The style is closer to Catholic as influenced by the architect. The faces of the few human statues are Icons staying within the rules of the Orthodox Church. A must see.

The Vladimir Nabokov Museum occupies the ground floor of the building where the writer himself lived for many years. Among its authentic historical interiors are a dining room, a family room, and a library.

An active Cathedral. Beautuful and worth to visit. Lots of people but peaceful atmosphere

Through his works, Dostoevsky created the predominant public image of the city: depressing and dangerous in places, and cold and arrogant towards the ordinary man. That image is still commonly held today, and the Dostoevsky Museum sheds light on the author's inspiration, for both the atmosphere and the characters he created.