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St. Petersburg - is so rich storehouse of architectural monuments, museums and just beautiful places that look into their set the strength is not everything. Where to go in the first place? What to visit, if you want to simply admire the views of the city or town need to show guests? The most urgent issue for the tourists who visit the northern capital to "own agenda". For them, it is important to understand how to get to attractions, find out information about transport and museums of the city. Here we will try to answer all these questions. Paper contains a plan of seven-day stay in St. Petersburg. The first two parts tell her about the State Hermitage, Peter and Paul Fortress, the home of Peter I and the cruiser "Aurora". More tells how to get to St. Isaac's Cathedral, Russian Museum, Summer Garden and the Champs de Mars, the Savior on the Blood and other attractions.

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Day 1:
  • The Palace Square
  • Arrow Basil Island
  • (Winter Palace), State Hermitage Museum
  • General Staff building
  • Alexander Column
  • Rostral Columns
  • Birzha
  • Cabinet of Curiosities
  • Twelve Colleges building
  • Menshikov Palace
  • Sphynx
Day 2:
  • Peter and Paul Fortress
  • Peter and Paul Cathedral
  • Military-Historical Museum
  • Place of execution of the Decembrists
  • Alexander Park
  • Monument destroyer Steregushchy
  • House of Peter I
  • Cruiser "Aurora"

Day 3:
  • Nevsky Prospekt
  • Square Arts
  • Selfless
  • The Stroganov Palace
  • Mikhailovsky Palace (the State Russian Museum)
  • Monument AS Pushkin
  • Kazan Cathedral
  • Bank Bridge
  • Big Kontraktova
  • Monument to Catherine II
  • Alexandrinsky Theater
  • Anichkov Palace

Day 4:
  • Decembrists Square (Senate)
  • St. Isaac's Square
  • Griboyedov Canal
  • Hay Square
  • Alexander Garden
  • Admiralty
  • "The Bronze Horseman (Monument to Peter I)
  • Building of the Senate and Synod
  • St. Isaac's Cathedral
  • Monument to Nicholas I
  • Mariinsky Palace
  • Nicholas Palace
  • New Holland
  • The Mariinsky Theater
  • Lions Bridge
  • St. Nicholas Cathedral

Day 5:
  • Field of Mars
  • Savior on the Blood
  • Michael's Garden
  • Michael's (Engineers) Castle
  • Chizhik-Pyzhik
  • The Summer Garden
  • Summer Palace of Peter I
  • The Marble Palace
  • Monument AV Suvorov
  • Museum of Art and Industry Academy

Day 6:
  • Lenin Square
  • Alexander Nevsky Lavra
  • Smolny Convent (Smolny Cathedral)
  • Smolny Institute
  • Kikin Chamber
  • Museum of St. Petersburg Vodokanal
  • Tauride Palace
  • Tauride Gardens
  • Greenhouse Tauride Gardens
  • Museum of AV Suvorov
  • Transfiguration Cathedral
  • Monument to Anna Akhmatova
  • "Crosses"

Day 7:
  • Primorsky Park Pobedy
  • Amusement Park "Divo Island
  • Central Park of Culture and Recreation (Yelagin Island)
  • Dolphinarium
  • Park 300 th anniversary of St. Petersburg

Day 1

Day 1

Дворцовая площадь
Palace Square
What primarily associated travel St. Petersburg? Of course, with the State Hermitage in the Winter Palace. It is in this museum should be sent to the first day in the city. To see all the exhibits in the museum, standing for each no more than a minute, you will need about 8 years. This will have to go 20 kilometers. Of course, for such sacrifices of time can not go every tourist. But in any case, visiting the Hermitage will take a long time.

To come to the Palace Square to better advance in the morning, the opening of the museum. This endeavor all the tourists, so quickly at the entrance formed a long line. Get ready for the fact that in the summer you have to defend in the queue in front of more than an hour. Turns walking around the museum staff, offering to go to the Hermitage without waiting for an additional charge. In 2008, this "service" cost 300 rubles.

Schedule of the State Hermitage Museum and its branch "Menshikov Palace":
  • Tuesday-Saturday: 10.30 - 18.00
  • Sunday: 10.30 - 17.00
  • Monday - closed
The cost of the visit the Hermitage for the citizens of Russia - 100 rubles, and for other visitors - 350 rubles. Cost of amateur photography - 200 rubles.
Official site of the State Hermitage Museum and the Palace of Menshikov: www.hermitage.ru

Plan Layout of the Hermitage can be purchased at the museum (60 rubles), or download the file: hermitage_plan.pdf (693 kb)

Здание главного штаба
The General Staff Building
Since the visit to the State Hermitage Museum will be completed by noon, after which you must plan time to visit the nearby cafes or restaurants. For tourists, not cramped in the money, it does not prove a problem. In the General Staff Building on Palace Square has 10 rooms of the restaurant "The Hermitage", the millions of street and on Nevsky Prospect, a lot of nice restaurants with good menus. One of the most famous and oldest establishments here is a cafe-restaurant "literary" (Nevsky Prospekt, 18), whose history is connected with the great poet Alexander Pushkin.
If you are looking for an "average" cost version of dinner, you should walk to the corner of Nevsky Prospect and Bolshaya Morskaya Street. There are McDonald's restaurants, parking and other similar establishments on them.

There is a third, less expensive option - to buy lunch at the grocery store. The nearest of them (supermarket "Parnassus") is located at the corner of the street and Millionnaya Moshkova alley. In close proximity to the Palace Square (Nevsky prospect, 3) is a cafe where you can buy Going East. Next to the Hermitage student dining room - Millionnaya., 6 (5 minutes walk, the average expense - 100 rubles for lunch).

description of cafes and restaurants, the initial part of the Nevsky Prospekt

Дворцовая площадь
Arrow Basil
Islands
The second half of the day stay in St. Petersburg, start with sightseeing, located next to the Palace Square. Here, tourists are photographed against the backdrop of the Winter Palace, the arch of the General Staff building, the Alexander Column. Nearby is the famous Arch of the Winter Canal. At the Palace of the bridge pier is located with two lions on the background of which also make pictures. Careless citizens love to climb on the backs of lions, not noticing that break the hollow of a lion figure.

Passing through the Palace Bridge, will be on the arrow Vasilevsky Island. Here at the Exchange Square area, you can simply relax while sitting on the bench, or be photographed against the backdrop of the Neva embankment, the Rostral Columns and the Stock Exchange. In the waters of the Neva River in the summer worked as a musical fountain - one of the new fashionable attractions of St. Petersburg. In 2009, due to the difficult economic situation, this fountain is not working.

Then offer a walk on the University Embankment, where open to the public Kunstkammera and Menshikov Palace. Here are the Twelve Colleges building (main building of St. Petersburg University), the Academy of Sciences and Academy of Arts, the famous St. Petersburg Sphynx and Obelisk "Rumyantsev victories.

Night in the season can be seen navigating the divorce of bridges across the Neva. It can be clearly seen bridges Trinity, the Palace and the Annunciation.

Schedule Kunstkamery:
  • Daily: 11.00 - 18.00
  • Closed: Monday and last Tuesday of the month
The cost of visiting Kunstkamery citizens of Russia - 150 rubles (for pupils, students and pensioners - 50 rubles), the cost of taking pictures - 100 rubles.
Official site Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography. Peter the Great (Kunstkamera)

To enter the Kunstkamera in the summer season to stand in line one and a half hours. Museum staff periodically offer to go to the museum without waiting in line for an additional charge. Such service in the summer of 2008 cost 300 rubles. Those who want to jump the queue are held by all other visitors and a few minutes waiting for the opening of doors at the main entrance. Inappropriate to negative feedback from the queue do not recommend using this service, because frankly waiting for their turn tourists are strongly discouraged such "beneficiaries".
Attractions near Palace Square:
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Day 2

Day 2

Петропавловская крепость
Petropavlovsk
Fortress
The second day of the visit St. Petersburg to advise on the Petrograd side. On the morning of the metro station "Gorky" through Alexander Park you can walk to St John the bridge, which leads to Rabbit Island. It was here that was founded St Petersburg. At one of the wooden pillars next to the bridge is a sculpture depicting a hare fleeing from the flood. Her tourists throw coins in order again in the future to return to St. Petersburg.

CAUTION All 2009 metro station "Gorky" will be closed for repairs. Getting to the hotel to St John of the bridge must be on the bus number 46, sit on it at the metro station "Petrograd". From Petrograd to Gorky quick step can be reached in 15-20 minutes Kamennoostrovsky Avenue. Houses in this city highway may also be of interest to you. Most of them built in the late XIX - early XX century in the style of "modern".

Time spent in the fortress should be designed so as to be at 12.00 at Naryshkin bastion of the Flag Tower. Noon Gun is fired - one of the oldest traditions in the city. Ever since the days of Peter I in such a way to the city let us know about offensive noon.

In good weather, we recommend visiting Neva panorama - a viewing platform on the fortress wall. With this panorama with great views of the city islands, the Palace Embankment and the Trinity Bridge. Near the entrance to the Neva panorama of historical works rent dresses. Approximately 500 rubles you dressed in costumes of the XVIII century, allow 10-15 minutes to walk in them on the territory of the fortress and take pictures on their cameras. For photography at the cameras rolled officers charged an additional fee. The room rental decorated room, designed as the interiors of the historic period.

In fortress tourists would also be interesting to visit: Peter and Paul Cathedral (where are buried all the Russian emperors from Peter I to Nicholas II), Museum of the History of St. Petersburg, photographed against the background of the monument to Peter I.
Official site of the Museum of city history (the schedule of the museum exhibition in the Peter and Paul Fortress)

Leaving the fortress, we recommend not immediately pass through the Strait Kronverksky, and look at the park Hare Island. In good weather, hence a great view on the city islands. And then, following the Kronverksky waterfront, you get to the building of the Military Historical Museum. Do not buy tickets, can be freely photographed next to samples of military equipment, fielded at the entrance to the museum. A little further is the place where the July 25, 1826 were executed Decembrists, the uprising in 1825 in the Senate Square. This place is marked by a granite Stella.
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Kronverksky embankment leads back to the Alexander Park. Rather, here you will find yourself at lunch time, and in the park there are many cafes and restaurants. It also equip with a pedestrian zone where you can relax, sitting on the bench. Cafe located at Kronverksky Avenue near the metro station "Gorkovskaya".

Петропавловская крепость
Cruiser "Aurora"
Next should be sent to the Troitsky Bridge. After forward Kamennoostrovsky Avenue, you can see the monument destroyer Steregushchy and the St. Petersburg mosque. Turn left on the embankment of Peter, you get to the famous house of Peter I (the earliest residential buildings of St. Petersburg) and the promenade with a granite monument, lions Shi-WCA. And then, at the beginning of the Petrograd embankment, is the cruiser Aurora and the building Nakhimov college.

Schedule a branch of the Russian Museum "House of Peter I»:
  • Wednesday-Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00
  • Monday: 10.00 - 17.00
  • Tuesday - closed
Admission fee for citizens of Russia - 70 rubles (for students, retirees and students - 20 rubles). The cost of photo and video - 100 rubles.

Museum on the cruiser "Aurora" runs from 10.30 till 16.00 (weekends: Monday and Friday). Log on to the deck is free. The cost of passage in separate quarters from the excursion group: Adult - 80 rubles for children - 30 rubles.

Day 3

Day 3

Строгановский дворец
Stroganovsky Palace
On the third day of his stay in St. Petersburg, take a stroll along Nevsky Prospekt, and visit the Russian Museum. Walk along Nevsky Prospekt from the Admiralty to the Fontanka take no more than an hour. However, if you visit the attractions are here, then it will take half a day. There are many beautiful places to photograph, especially the view from the Nevsky Prospect on the Moika, Griboyedov Canal in the direction of the Savior on the Blood, Kazan Cathedral, the House of Books, Arcade, Anichkov Bridge.

Requires special attention Kazan Cathedral, where he is buried the great Russian commander Mikhail Kutuzov Illarionovich. The Cathedral is an active church, women, it is recommended to hide his head headpiece. For those who like a hike along the bright stalls on this route are famous St. Petersburg shopping malls Gostinyi Dvor "and" Passage ".

At the corner of Nevsky Prospekt and the sink Stroganov Palace. On his visit is to spend 1,5 - 2 hours.Schedule of the State Russian Museum and its branch of the Stroganov Palace ":

  • Wednesday-Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00
  • Monday: 10.00 - 17.00
  • Tuesday - closed
Admission fee for citizens of Russia 150 rubles (for seniors, students and schoolchildren - 30 rubles). The cost of taking pictures - 100 rubles. From purchasing the ticket you should not get rid of, because during the day it is valid for any other branches of the Russian Museum.

Казанский собор
Kazan Cathedral
Over the Kazan Cathedral is turn right, walk along the canal Griboyedov. Here is the famous Bank Bridge, adorned with figures of griffins. This bridge is one of the most recognizable symbols of St. Petersburg. Without going back to the avenue, away, down the street University, you can reach Gostiny Dvor.

If you need cheap lunch we recommend you use the dining area in the house number 24 on the channel Griboyedov. This building is a sign marked "Cashier", here is the item ticketing October railway. Go right at the entrance to the lobby you will see a sign with the timetable, the dining room and an arrow indicating its location.

On the way walking route is Ostrovsky Square, where there is an opportunity to rest, sitting on a bench in front of the monument to Catherine II. Here tourists feed the pigeons, which fly in large numbers around the square. Architectural centerpiece is Alexandrinsky Ostrovsky Square Theater. Behind him is the most symmetrical street in the world - selfless. Its length is 220 meters, width of streets and the height is strictly identical buildings - 22 meters. Selfless displays of the embankment where the river is spanned bridge Ëîìîíîñîâñêèé. Hence, a stone's throw before Anichkov Bridge with the famous equestrian groups Pyotr Klodt.

Михайловский дворец
Mikhailovsky Palace
On Nevsky Prospekt any tourist can easily find a place for lunch. On the main street of St. Petersburg a huge number of different cafes, bars and restaurants:
Description cafes and restaurants of Nevsky Prospekt from the sinks to Sadovaya street
Description cafes and restaurants of Nevsky Prospekt from the Sadovaya street to the Fontanka

The second half of the day should be held at the State Russian Museum - the second most popular after the Hermitage. Its main display located in the Mikhailovsky Palace. From Anichkov bridge before it is easy to reach on the embankment, and Italian street. Here, the Arts Square, is the most famous monument to Alexander Pushkin.

Schedule of the State Russian Museum in the Mikhailovsky Palace coincides with the timetable of the Stroganov Palace. A ticket purchased at the Stroganov Palace, during the same day will be valid here.
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Day 4

Day 4

Медный всадник
Bronze Horseman
The next day, offer to dedicate the walk to the main square of Saint Petersburg. On Palace Square we were already on the first day, you can now see the sights on the other side of the Admiralty. Start walking advise in the Alexander Gardens. Here, tourists are photographed against the background of the monument to the Russian scientist Przewalski, the facial features which uniquely guessed none other than Joseph Stalin. Children often photographed astride a camel, a bronze, shown at the foot of the monument. Nearby is the sculpture of "Hercules". Young people are usually photographed next to, copying the pose Greek hero. The girls make a mysterious kind of looking at the dignity of a nude male figure.

At Isaac's and the Senate Square in St. Petersburg opened the classic panorama. Tourists will be interesting to be photographed against the background of "The Bronze Horseman, St. Isaac's Cathedral, arch Senate and Synod building, a monument to Nicholas I. Itself a walk on the two squares will occupy no more than an hour, then we recommend to visit St. Isaac's Cathedral and the colonnade.

Schedule museum-monument "St. Isaac's Cathedral"
  • daily: 11.00 - 19.00
  • in the summer in addition: 20.00 - 23.00
  • off: Wednesday
The cost of visiting St. Isaac's Cathedral citizens of Russia - 130 rubles, visit the Colonnade - 130 rubles, tickets for photographing 50 rubles. The summer season colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral is open until 4 am. The site shows the cost of tickets on weekdays, weekends and holidays, they are 2 times more expensive.

Official site Museum-Monument "St. Isaac's Cathedral"

Исакиевский собор
St. Isaac's Cathedral
Descending from the heights of St. Isaac, should go on Konnogvardeisky Boulevard to the Annunciation Square (the former area of work). Boulevard itself is interesting enough, go on it you can slowly, looking at mansions located here. Here you can relax sitting on a bench. And at Annunciation Square should pay attention to Nicholas palace complex of buildings of New Holland. To set the New Holland area called only one side, so you need to pass along the canal to the left, where further around the bend, you will see the famous arch.From New Holland stone's throw to the Theater Square, where the Mariinsky Theater and the St. Petersburg Conservatory. From Theater Square exit to the channel Griboyedov. Wonderful view starting at the Lion Bridge, where you can be photographed next to the famous St. Petersburg lions. After a little further along the promenade, go to the sea Nikolsky Cathedral. This place should be given special attention. Very beautiful pictures obtained from the St. Nicholas Cathedral bell tower, as well as on the bridges across the Kryukov Canal and the Canal Griboyedov. In a park at the St. Nicholas Cathedral is also possible to relax on the benches. However, directly next to the cathedral, often begging gypsies, so long sitting here will be safe. At the corner of Sadovaya Street and St. Nicholas Lane is paid toilet.


Львиный мост
Lions Bridge
Then the path is to continue along the embankment Griboedov, until its confluence with the Fontanka River. On the way to meet a few beautiful pedestrian bridges, as well as the Estonian church. Near the church - an arch between two apartment buildings, executed in classical style, also is a local landmark. In the same area is the St. Petersburg Great Choral Synagogue (Lermontovsky 2).The entire route will take time from morning to evening. Take time for lunch at any appropriate time on the road trips will often come across various cafes, bars and restaurants. End date suggest that the Haymarket area. From the square Repin, where you will find yourself at the end of the route, go to the Haymarket Square shuttles: № 1, 7, 7A, 19, 34, 212, 222; tram number 3. There are commercial and entertainment centers "Peak" and "Hay" with restaurants, cafes, bowling and cinema.
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Day 5

Day 5

Спас-на-крови
Savior on the Blood
The next day in St. Petersburg again suggest to take place in the city center near the Nevsky Prospekt. At this time, coming out of the metro station "Nevsky Prospect" need to turn on the embankment of the channel Griboyedov. Soon you will reach the Italian streets. In good weather there is almost always played by street musicians, creating a romantic atmosphere. Few in the party on the Italian street, you can see the monument to Ostap Bender. Bronze Ostap Bender stands, leaning his hand on a chair (one of those "Twelve Chairs"), sitting on that love to be photographed by tourists. Also with the Italian pedestrian bridge magnificent view, which does not remain unnoticed by photographers.After going down the embankment, reaching one of the most famous temples in St. Petersburg - Savior-on-Blood. We suggest here to go inside a museum. An hour and a half, you can not only admire the mosaic design of the cathedral, but a tour of the temple. Cathedral fence surrounds the art, having passed through the gate where you can get in Mikhailovsky Garden. This beautiful views of the Mikhailovsky Palace. Recently there have restored garden pavilion on the banks of the River Embankment, where they can also be photographed. In the garden benches are arranged, sold ice cream.Schedule museum-monument "Savior on Blood"
  • in winter: 11.00 - 19.00
  • in the summer time: 10.00 - 20.00
  • off: Wednesday
The cost of the evening visit of the Savior on the Blood citizens of Russia - 200 rubles, a ticket for photography - 50 rubles.
schedule and ticket prices in the Savior on the BloodIn a garden pavilion located pier, where a second honeymoon on the Neva river and canals of St. Petersburg trams. Begins here the route is interesting because it affects more than other waters of the Neva. In summer 2009, the cost of a walk "along the rivers and canals" is 400 rubles, Duration - 1 hour.Passing through the Mikhailovsky Garden, go to Sadovaya street to the Mikhailovsky (Engineers') Castle. Around it suggest that the right side. Here is the equestrian statue of Peter I, from which, circumventing the lock, you can get to the monument "finch-Pyzhik. This monument is located on the granite wall of the Fontanka River. Tourists throw coins on his stand, trying not to drop them in water.Should pay attention to the monument of Paul I, set in the courtyard of the Mikhailovsky Castle.

Летний дворец
Summer Palace
Until the summer of 2009 walking the route ran through the Summer Garden. There is a monument to Russian fabulist Ivan Andreevich Krylov, Summer Palace of Peter I, the famous fence of the Summer Garden. Summer garden - located in the famous assemblies Peter I. It is at these assemblies appeared tradition give latecomers "penalty" and shouting "bottoms up". Since June 15, Summer Garden is closed for restoration work, which presumably will last 2 years.

Near the Summer Garden is the Field of Mars. There is a memorial in memory of the victims of the February Revolution of 1917, the first in our country's eternal flame. It is from this eternal flame was lit up lights on Piskarevskoe Memorial Cemetery and the Red Square in Moscow. Near Field of Mars is the Marble Palace, in the courtyard of which is a monument to Emperor Alexander III. About Trinity Bridge, a small Suvorov Square, you can see the monument to Marshal Aleksandr Vasilyevich Suvorov. Originally it was located on the Champ de Mars, which, because of this and got the name, the name of the god of war Mars.

Михайловский (Инженерный) замок
Michael (Engineers)
Castle
Between the Champ de Mars and Savior on Blood is Trehkolenny bridge, one of the most beautiful in St. Petersburg. It is constantly photographed the newlyweds and tourists.

Finish the regular sightseeing day advise the museum Artistic and Industrial Academy in Solyanoi Lane (house number 15; weekend: Sunday, Monday). On the way to this museum can see the largest in St. Petersburg commemorative plaque about the size of an entire wall of the house, as well as Panteleymonovskaya church - one of the oldest in the city.

In the area of the Champs de Mars is a few places where you can dine. It is easy to find unless expensive restaurants. If you need to find less expensive options, go to the Nevsky Prospekt. In the evening, coming from the Museum of Art-Industrial Academy, easier to reach the street to Pestel Foundry Avenue, where he organized dinner at one of the cafes or bars.
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Day 6

Day 6

Смольный собор
Smolny Cathedral
The next day in St. Petersburg advised to devote two monasteries: the Alexander Nevsky and the Smolny. The first of them has the status of laurels, with him of the necropolis, where buried: MV Lomonosov, DI Fonvizin Quarenghi, IE Starov, AN Voronikhin, AD Zakharov, J. Thomas de Thomon, Rossi, FI Shubin, MI Kozlovsky, NM Karamzin, IA Krylov, VA Zhukovsky, FM Dostoevsky, MI Glinka, MP Mussorgsky, NA Rimsky-Korsakov, PI Tchaikovsky, AA Ivanov, BM Kustodiyev, VI Demuth-Malinovsky, BI Orlovsky, PK Klodt, VP Stasov VF Komissarzhevskaya, NK Cherkasov ... In the Church of the Annunciation of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery was buried, Alexander Suvorov, and the Trinity Cathedral are the relics of St. Prince Alexander Nevsky. To get to the Alexander Nevsky Monastery is easy: at the metro station "Alexsander Nevsky Square", at the exit to the area will see the entrance to the Monastery - Gate Church.

After visiting the monastery should get to the Smolny Monastery - one of the most remarkable works of the architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. From the Alexander Nevsky Monastery here can be reached by bus number 46. Here, visit the belfry of the Smolny Cathedral, where the open view of the eastern part of St. Petersburg. Next to the Smolny Monastery - Smolny Institute. It belongs to the government of St. Petersburg. The institute located propylene (fairly well-known symbol of the city) and a monument to VI Lenin.
Schedule museum-monument "Smolny Cathedral"
  • in winter: 11.00 - 19.00
  • in the summer time: 10.00 - 20.00
  • off: Wednesday
The cost of visiting the Smolny Cathedral, the citizens of Russia - 60 rubles, the belfry - 60 rubles. Ticket price for photographing - 25 rubles. The tour costs for seniors, pupils and students - 20 rubles.
chedule and ticket prices in the Smolny Cathedral

музей А.В. Суворова
Museum A.V. Suvorov
Near the area of Proletarian Dictatorship is Odessa Street. Here is a monument to the lamplighter. It is on the streets of Odessa in 1873, the first time in St. Petersburg was lit flashlight. Passing by the monument to the lamplighter in the Tula street can go to the Neva River, the bridge of Peter the Great. Hence, one can already see the start of construction on the opposite bank of the social, business center "Ohta-Center (Gazpromcity).

Passing on the area of proletarian dictatorship in the Shpalemaya street, you can see Kikin House - a mansion beginning of the XVIII century. Now it runs a music school. Next Shpalernaya street will lead to the Tauride Palace. Next to him - Museum Vodokanal, marked by a brick water tower. It is arranged an interesting exposition - "water museum. After visiting this museum is to go to the Tauride Garden. Here you can relax, and visit the famous St. Petersburg flower greenhouse.Museum of World Water St.-Petersburg

Coming out of the Tauride Gardens to Kirochnaia street, walk to the museum, AV Suvorov. There is exposure associated with the life of the great Russian military commander, as well as his exploits in the military.
To arrange a dinner in this area can be in one of the many cafes around the metro station Chernyshevskaya. At Furshtatskaya street is a boulevard, where there is an opportunity to relax while sitting on the bench. For a more relaxing holiday should go away from the subway, because at the near to the subway benches often spend the night homeless.
official website of the museum, AV Suvorov
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площадь Ленина
Lenin Square
From the Museum of Potemkin Suvorov Street exit to the embankment of Robespierre. Here, passing along the embankment to the left side, reaching the sphinxes, the sculptor Shemyakin. They established exactly opposite of "Crosses" - the most famous St. Petersburg Detention Facility. From this sphinxes are so catchy and awesome look. Here, on the roof of an underground car park, is a new monument to Anna Akhmatova.

After retiring from the Neva Avenue Chernyshevskogo continue walking visit of the Savior Transfiguration Cathedral. It will be interesting as the temple itself, and its wall composed of Turkish guns installed muzzle down. It was marked contribution to the victory in the Russian-Turkish war was situated in the area of the Transfiguration Regiment. Complete the next day before reaching Lenin Square, where the rest have music fountain and photograph on the background of one of the most famous monuments VI Lenin. To do this, the cathedral must pass before the Foundry Avenue, from where Lenin Square dovezut shuttle bus number 100, 136, 156, 212, 258, 285, 320, trolley number 3 and 8, tram number 14.
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Day 7

Day 7

The next day, offering to take place in near shore Gulf of Finland, to visit in the Primorsky Victory Park, Central Park of Culture and Recreation, Park and Recreation quiet in the park 300 th anniversary of St. Petersburg. All these attractions are in the same area of the city.

Start Consulting Krestovsky Island, where you can get, drive to the metro station of the same name. Here is "a wonder island" - the largest amusement park in the city. In the dizzying slides are fitted mass rides, which will certainly leave a lot of impressions. Depending on the type of entertainment, their value varies from 30 to 400 rubles. This park will be interesting to both adults and children.
Official site amusement park "Divo Island"

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Елагиноостровский дворец
Elaginoostrovsky
palace
Primorsky Park Pobedy is not only interesting attractions. You can perform a simple go for a walk to the Gulf of Finland, and a ride on roller skates or a bicycle. The main alley leading from the subway station to the former Kirov Stadium. He is now being reconstructed on its place in 2010 should appear in ultra-modern football arena for a football club "Zenith".

Near Elagin Krestovsky Island is an island, which is located Gorky Park (Central Park of Culture and Recreation). You can visit Elaginoostrovsky palace, see the first complex of palace buildings, constructed by famous Carlo Rossi. In Elagin palace hire historical gowns. Walking in them for the interiors of the palace can feel the atmosphere of XVIII century and to arrange an unusual photoshoot. Here you can also participate in the excursion with a story about the fate of the palace and its inhabitants. On weekends, the entrance to the island Elagin fee: adults - 30 rubles, for pupils, students and military personnel - 10 rubles. In summer the island is interesting Elagin its attractions (rental boats and catamarans), and in the winter here every weekend, fans are going skating.
Official site CPKiO

Not far from the metro station "Krestovsky Island" is another place that will be interesting to visit with young children. Dolphinarium is located at: Constantine, etc., 19. Cost per visit for adults - 80-200 rubles for children - 60-150 rubles.
Official site dolphinarium
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After inspecting the above attractions, otobedat be near the metro station "Old Village". Next to it is a shopping center "Gulliver", where and cafes and restaurants. Also here you can visit the cinema and other facilities for recreation. Near the exit from CPKiO can see an unusual building - a Buddhist temple "Datsan Gunzechoyney.

From "Old Village" after dinner is to go to the park 300 th anniversary of St. Petersburg, where dovezut shuttle bus number 93, 110, 210, 211, 305, 308, 324, 416, 416k, bus number 110, 120, 216 and 93 . Exit the vehicle should be at the corner of Savushkina and Yachting, from one quarter to go on foot. Park 300 th anniversary of St. Petersburg - a new park, laid in 2003. But now it is interesting in its waterfront, where you can see the Gulf of Finland, its fairway with ships and yachts, as well as the panorama of Vasilevsky Island. Especially here may be a romantic evening sunset. However, it can be found on Krestovsky Island, where just as easily reach the shore of the bay. On the shore of the island is Krestovsky another "young" attraction - the bell-tower, donated by the city and to the 300-anniversary.7_day7_2.jpg
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