If you came to St. Petersburg for only three days, you still have a great opportunity to get acquainted with the best sights of the city on the Neva. And it is not at all necessary to buy excursions from travel companies in order to receive complete information. Do not believe those who say it is not. You will be able to get acquainted with the unique architecture of St. Petersburg on your own. And then your favorite city of Petra will become your favorite city as well. The main thing is to plan your tourist routes correctly.
The first day. Start your acquaintance with the city with a walk through its historic center. Petersburg is an amazing city with its own unique history and inimitable architecture. The most important sights of St. Petersburg are Palace Square and the Winter Palace. This unique place is connected not only with the life of St. Petersburg, but also with the whole of Russia. This part of the city contains the most significant monuments from the time of Peter. Take a walk around the square. And after examining it, go to Nevsky Prospekt, which is within walking distance from Palace Square.
Visit Kazan Cathedral and the Cathedral of the Savior on Spilled Blood. The best sculptors and artists of Russia took part in the design of the Kazan Cathedral. The entrance to the Kazan Cathedral is free. But to enter the Savior on Spilled Blood, which is also a magnificent monument of Russian architecture, you will have to pay a little. But a professional guide will give you a fascinating excursion about the history of the temple. A visit to these historical sites and a walk along Nevsky Prospect will take about six hours.
To see as many sights as possible in Pitra in three days and not get tired, combine active and passive excursions. After a long walk, it doesn't hurt to have some rest. Here a river boat trip will come to your rescue. Take a sightseeing tour of the St. Petersburg canals. Taking a ride, you will not only have a rest, but also spend time with benefit. You will get tremendous pleasure from the views of the historic center from the city's canals. The ticket price includes a sightseeing tour, where you will learn many new and interesting facts related to the history of bridges and buildings located on the banks of the canals.
Second day. Visit Peterhof on this day. This is one of the most beautiful places in St. Petersburg and one of the most famous palace and park ensembles not only in Russia, but also in Europe. It has over 150 fountains located in the lower and upper parks. It is the fountains that give Peterhof a special charm. Going on an excursion to this historical place on your own, you can not only save money, but also stay there for an unlimited time. You will calmly enjoy all the beauties of Peterhof. Walk along its shady alleys, admire the views of the Baltic Sea, ride the sightseeing tram and take cool photos.
Day three. Visit several historical sites on this day. This is Peter's house, the Summer Garden and the Faberge Museum. All these historical sites are located along the same route. And you can easily get from one place to another. The construction of St. Petersburg began with this small house on the banks of the Neva, which was built for Peter. It was built from pine logs in just three days. Now it houses a museum that everyone can visit.
After visiting Peter's lodge, head to the Summer Garden. It is easy to get into it by crossing the bridge over the Neva. Summer Garden - one of the oldest gardens in the city, was founded in 1704 at the source of the Fontanka. At the time of Peter the Great, it was called "Summer Courtyard", and only wealthy people had the opportunity to stroll along its alleys. Now everyone can walk along the alleys of the garden, admire the numerous sculptures and fountains. After relaxing in the gazebos of the summer park, go along the Fontanka River embankment directly to the Faberge Museum. Do not forget to toss a coin to the fawn-siskin. Your route will pass just by this miniature monument.
The Faberge Museum is one of the first private-owned museums in St. Petersburg. It presents the largest part of the Carl Fabergé collection of Easter eggs. The museum is also famous for its magnificent collection of works of decorative and applied art. Several halls contain the most unique works: paintings, icons, jewelry, tableware. This collection is one of the best in the world. The entrance is paid, you can take an audio guide that will tell you about many items located in the halls of the museum.
There are many unique places in the city, but these are the best attractions that you can see in St. Petersburg in three days on your own.
