St. Petersburg is a city with unique architecture and history. It was the center of three revolutions. The special atmosphere and peculiar climate are typical for the Northern capital. The city has many attractions and various museums. It takes a lot of time to watch them. Therefore, it is worth making a sightseeing plan. In addition, there are little-known, but very interesting places in the city. If you know about them, then you can take original photos.
Instructions
Step 1
"Garden of Friendship". Address: Liteiny prospect, between house number 15 and house number 17. The garden was opened in 2003. It is a small piece of Shanghai, which completely repeats the Shanghai Yu An ("Garden of Joy") garden. In spring, sakura blossoms in the garden, which, oddly enough, is a symbol of Japan.
The place is unusual, suitable for photo experiments.
Step 2
Shop of Merchants Eliseevs. Address: Nevsky Prospect, 56. It is located in the House of the Eliseev Brothers Trade Association, which was built in the early Art Nouveau style in 1902-1903. The store is striking in its beauty. Colored stained glass windows, gold details and delightful chandeliers. All this can be viewed for hours.
The prices in the store are high. The assortment is rich, especially a lot of different cakes. The store is mostly intended for foreign tourists. They shop frequently. For example, a set of sweets "truffles" of our own production cost about 800 rubles. for 150 grams.
Step 3
Lantern Museum and Lamplighter Monument. Address: Odessa street, 1.
This exposition can hardly be called a museum. Several old lanterns from different eras are installed on the street. A lamplighter sat down beside them. The examination is free. Lanterns do not shine at night.
Step 4
Faberge Museum in the Shuvalov Palace. Address: Fontanka River Embankment, 21. The museum is open from 10 am to 20 hours 45 minutes. The ticket office is open from 9:30 to 20:15.
Various exhibitions are often held in the museum building. For example, the exhibition "Modigliani, Soutine and other legends of Montparnasse." Tickets can be bought at the box office or on the museum's website. Ticket price: 450 rubles. full entrance ticket, 200 rubles. concessional ticket, RUB 600 ticket for a guided tour of the main exposition, 350 rubles. a reduced ticket for a guided tour of the main exposition (ticket prices may change).
The exposition is unique. You can admire the world famous Faberge eggs. Dishes of extraordinary beauty, icons, clocks, miniatures are presented. Multi-colored enamel, precious stones, shine of gold. All this will be remembered for a long time.
The halls in which the exhibits are exhibited deserve special attention. They are no less beautiful than the work of Carl Faberge.
Photography is allowed in the museum. You do not need to pay for it separately. Shooting is allowed without a flash.
Step 5
There are two unusual museums in St. Petersburg.
The Interactive Museum of Hollywood Auto Legends. Address: Konyushennaya Square, 2.
In the museum, you can sit in the car and take beautiful photographs. Exhibits from 1940-1970. Ticket price: For adults 400 rubles. For children 200 rubles.
Museum of Soviet slot machines. Address: Konyushennaya square, 2, Litera V. An excellent opportunity to play the machines of the last century or remember your childhood. Better to visit with a company or family. Ticket price 350-450 rubles. The price includes a game with 15 machines and a guided tour.
Step 6
"House of the Singer company". Address: Nevsky Prospect, 28.
Six-story Art Nouveau building. Area 7000 sq.m. This is the first skyscraper in St. Petersburg. Its height has been increased due to the tower. The building is also known as the "House of Books". Now it houses a large bookstore and a cafe (rather expensive).
Step 7
Kazan Cathedral. Address: Kazanskaya Square, 2. One of the largest cathedrals in St. Petersburg. Years of construction 1801-1811 Free admission. The burial place of M. I. Kutuzov, the keys to the conquered cities and various military trophies were kept here.
There are huge granite columns inside. The cathedral looks huge.
Step 8
Museum complex "St. Isaac's Cathedral". Address: St. Isaac's Square, 4. Working hours: from 10:30 to 18:00. Ticket offices open at 10:00 and close at 17:30. You can climb to the observation deck no later than 17:30.
Paid entrance. Ticket price 250 rubles. (guide services included). An observation deck is organized under the dome of the cathedral, the ticket price is 150 rubles. (Price subject to change). The largest cathedral in St. Petersburg. Very popular with tourists.
Inside the cathedral there are huge, luxurious chandeliers, gold decorations, the years of construction 1819-1858. You can put a candle in the cathedral.
This is the fourth St. Isaac's Cathedral.
Step 9
Palace Square. The main square of the city. It is formed by: the Winter Palace, the Headquarters Building of the Guards Corps, the General Staff Building with the Arc de Triomphe. The Alexander Column is installed on the square, which is not fixed by anything and is held by its own weight. The size of the area is 5, 4 hectares. It is 3, 1 hectares. larger than Red Square in Moscow.
Step 10
Palace pier. It is also often called the "Descent with the Lions". The pier offers a stunning view of Vasilievsky Island. There are ticket offices, you can buy a ticket for a river excursion.
Step 11
Spit of Vasilievsky Island, Exchange Square, Rostral Columns.
The Exchange building is decorated with sculptures. Chief among them is Neptune with a trident. He seems to be looking down on passers-by.
Rostral columns in the 19th century served as ordinary lanterns. They were erected in 1810.
There is an observation deck on the Spit of Vasilievsky Island. From it you can see the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Palace Embankment.
Step 12
Peter-Pavel's Fortress. The fortress was founded in 1703. Every day at 12 noon, a signal cannon is fired in the fortress. There are many museums on the territory. The most interesting thing is the quests around the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Step 13
Smolny Cathedral. The full name is Smolny Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ. Earlier it was called the Resurrection Novodevichy Convent. Address: Rastrelli Square, 1. One of the elements of the architectural ensemble of the Smolny Monastery. Its construction began in 1748 and finished in 1835. It is called Smolny, because it was built on the site where resin was cooked for the manufacture of ships. Since 1765, the "Imperial Educational Society for Noble Maidens" was located in the cathedral. The entrance to the cathedral is paid. Divine services are held in the cathedral.
