The Museum of Retro Cars is just one of many interesting places in St. Petersburg. This museum is home to several great, unique cars. These cars are from several different time periods during the 20th century. Some cars were owned by historical figures, celebrities, and also include Soviet and foreign cars. 

The museum has a collection of famous brands, and some of them were only produced in certain factories. All cars are in excellent condition, and for a fee you can even sit in the car and take a picture!

Perhaps the most beautiful, natural spectacle to see in St. Petersburg in the summer months is the WHITE NIGHTS. A love for those who like to walk around the city at 02:00 in the sunlight, and a misery for those who enjoy sleeping in the dark, the white nights start in early the mid June, and last until mid to late August every summer in St. Petersburg. A truly amazing sight, as one can experience the beauty of St. Petersburg in a different way. Enjoying a cup of coffee or beer on Nevsy Prospect at 01:00 in the sunlight makes one wonder how great life really is! Typically, people in the city experience two or three hours a day without sunlight in the summer everyday. But this comes as a great enjoyment for those who battled and survived through the long, harsh St. Petersburg winter, where the sun rarely comes out.

St. Petersburg only airport, PULKOVO (LED), is one of the busiest airports in Russia. In size, its relatively small compared to the massive airports in Moscow, but on the other hand, Pulkovo is very easy to get around and convenient for travelers. The airport is located about 20 minutes from Moskovskaya metro station. Pulkovo has two terminals, Pulkovo-1, and Pulkovo-2. Pulkovo-1 is home to mostly domestic flights, and Pulkovo-2 is the main terminal for international flights. In a year, nearly 8.5 million passengers travelled through Pulkovo.

The MUSEUM OF DOLLS is located on the Neva River close to the chapel of the Blessed Xenia, and the river Smolenka. It is one of the most cozy and hospitable museums in St. Petersburg. It was one of the first private museums in Russia, which was created in 1998. At first, the museum’s collection was based on just private collections from donors, but now the museum is host to several different dolls from different collectors and companies.

MUSEUM OF RUSSIAN VODKA - The typical association of Russia and vodka is known by all. This being said, the museum of vodka in St. Petersburg is a perfect fit for anyone who is interested in vodka. The museum of vodka is located not so far from the Hermitage, and offers a great tour, restaurant, and tour with sampling of vodka with nice snacks. The museum itself is not very large, but it is an interesting and must see museum in St. Petersburg. There, one can find different types of flasks, bottles, and methods of making vodka. One is sure to enjoy the tour and museum itself, and the restaurant there features several tasty meals.

KUNSTKAMERA - the very first museum in Russia. The museum itself holds several quite strange experiments conducted by Tsar Peter the Great who enouraged research of deformities. Kunstkammer features embalmed animals, infants, as well as other embalmed objects. The museum is quite large. The Kunstkamera building hosts the Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography that features a collection of almost 2 million items. It is one of a kind in St. Petersburg.

SIEGE OF LENINGRAD MEMORIAL (on Moskovsky Prospekt) was perhaps the greatest disaster to happen to St. Petersburg in all of its history. All Russians will always remember the siege, which lasted 900 days during World War II, as a great atrocity against humanity. In honor of the bravery and losses suffered by the citizens of Leningrad, the Siege of Leningrad Memorial can be found on Moskovsky Prospekt. Located near Moskovskaya metro station, the memorial is a beautiful, yet powerful reminder to all those who visit it. The memorial consists of a large obelisk, a large statue of the forward march of troops and workers of Leningrad, and a small memorial of all the ships that were involved in helping in the liberation of the city. The memorial brings chills to ones body, as one stands in awe of the history, grief, and beautiful monuments that stand in place at the memorial.

PETERHOF (Russian: Петергоф, pronounced petergof), also called Petrodvorets (Russian: Петродворец ), is an administrative district of St Petersburg that lies on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland (29 km off the city). It was founded in 1710 by Peter the Great himself. Known as “the Capital of Russian Fountains”, Peterhof boasts of over 150 fountains and 4 cascades. The fountain system is unique and requires no pumps!!! Water is supplied to the fountains with the help of a tricky gravity-fed water system. Russian royalty and nobility liked to spend time in “Seaside Paradise”, as Peter liked to call it. The fountains are usually in operation from April to October (10am to 5pm) but the hours for the fountains, as well as for the Peterhof palaces, vary along with the season. So make sure you ask Saint Petersburg Guide for more information before coming. Note that the Upper Park and the Alexandria Park require no admission fee but you have to pay various fees to see the Lower Park and the palaces. The most enjoyable but expensive way to get to Peterhof is by taking a hydrofoil. Those run from St Petersburg to Peterhof, starting from the pier outside the Winter Palace. For some ways to travel to Peterhof if you are on a budget, contact Saint Petersburg Guide site administrator.

NEVSKY PROSPEKT - The heart of St. Petersburg, Nevsky Prospect is a place where almost all visitors of St. Petersburg visit. If one wants to find the best clubs, hotels, restaurants, and café’s, Nevsky Prospect is the place to go. One cannot describe the effect that Nevsky puts on ones self. The aurora and the beauty of the street make all wanting to come back for more. Just walking around on a nice day is good enough to make one’s mood become better, or enjoy a great time with a loved one. Nevsky Prospect starts at Plosshad Alexandra Nevskogo, and ends after the Hermitage. The architecture, history, and beauty of Nevsky, leaves all in awe of the street after visiting it. The center and heart of the city, Nevsky Prospect, is a must see for all who visit St. Petersburg.

The CHURCH OF THE SAVIOR ON SPILLED BLOOD (Russian: Храм Спаса на Крови, pronounced “Khram Spasa na Krovi”) built from 1883-1907 and also known under several other names, the most popular of which is the Church on Spilt Blood, is dedicated to the memory of Tsar Alexander II. The medieval Russian architecture with a twist of Romantic nationalism, untypical of the city, makes it stand out from the Baroque and Neoclassical styles, predominantly used in the city’s structures. The church was built on the spot where Tsar Alexander II was mortally wounded in 1881 by a grenade explosion while he was passing by in his carriage. The church was closed and used for storing dead bodies during the time of the Siege of Leningrad. The church was seriously damaged and closed for a 30 year restoration before it was reopened in 1997. Nowadays the church is known as the largest Museum of Mosaic with over 7500 square meters of mosaic.