St Petersburgs

Can I ask where you would suggest the best places 2 visit in St Petersburgs?

Peterhof and Catherine's Palace.

The Hermitage and Peterhof.

The private tour companies that are mentioned or advertise in this forum will all take you to the important sites in St. Petersburg.

They will also look after the Visa for you.You should contact them for quotes and itineraries.

Can I ask where you would suggest the best places 2 visit in St Petersburgs?

I would say it is very subjective, as to YOUR likes and dislikes.

Do you enjoy art and tapestries. If so the Hermitage is a do not miss place.

Do you enjoy churches and architecture, there are several do not miss churches in St Petersburg.

Do you like huge palaces, the Catherine's Palace and Peterhoff are those do not miss places.

What about history, the Yusupov's Palace is where Rasputin was murdered, might be high on your list.

If you are looking to see it all, then sign up with one of the private tour companies and they will show your their wonderful city, everything included.

Myself, I loved Peterhoff and the Hermitage.

Peterhoff, with all the fountain is full array

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From the first level looking out towards the Sea of Finland

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One of the other buildings that make up Peterhoff

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In the Hermitage

One of the many dazzling rooms

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Rembrandt self Portrait

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Another of the magnificent rooms

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Cheers

Len

The raising of the bridges, from a boat.

I agree, the Hermitage and Peterof are not to be missed (bucket list worthy), but St. Isaac's Cathedral was high on my list. The exterior was not as impressive as the Church of the Spilt Blood, but the interior was unbelievable.

I agree, the Hermitage and Peterof are not to be missed (bucket list worthy), but St. Isaac's Cathedral was high on my list. The exterior was not as impressive as the Church of the Spilt Blood, but the interior was unbelievable.

I agree - nice to see it mentioned in a 'debate' like this. From my 30 minutes there :

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