The imperial residence of Pavlovsk is nestled in thick forest in the suburbs of St Petersburg. Its beautiful Neoclassical palace and landscape gardens with lush riverbanks and winding paths are waiting to be explored, and visitors can enjoy festivals, concerts and outdoor sports. Popular among local people and tourists in all seasons, we highly recommend a visit to Pavlovsk!
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The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour was built to immortalise the courage of the Russian people in their victory over Napoleon during the Patriotic War of 1812. Although it was demolished by Stalin, it has since been rebuilt and is one of the landmarks of Moscow’s skyline, with its gold cupola shining over the city.
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Stalin used architecture as a political and ideological tool, constructing the Seven Sisters skyscrapers in Moscow to reflect the modernity, ambition and triumph of Soviet Russia. For years the tallest buildings in Europe, these seven commanding skyscrapers are significant monuments of architecture and urban planning which draw the eye from all over Moscow.
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The Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow was founded by art collector and philanthropist Pavel Tretyakov in the mid-1850s. Today, it comprises over 190,000 works of Russian art from the 11th to 21st centuries, created by successive generations of artists who have made a great contribution to their national artistic heritage.
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Sparrow Hills is an area in southwestern Moscow positioned on the steep bank of the Moskva River, densely covered in forest and marked by deep ravines and natural springs. One of the Seven Hills of Moscow, Sparrow Hills is the highest point in the city. It is a favourite spot of local people and tourists alike.
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Lenin’s Mausoleum is one of Red Square’s most macabre but most popular attractions. Since his death in January 1924, the leader of the October Revolution has lay embalmed in Russia’s capital and can be visited to this day, offering a glimpse of the revered place that he held in Soviet politics and society.
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Moscow State University is Russia’s oldest university and the educational and scientific centre of the country, counting Noble Laureates, renowned scientists, intellectuals and political figures among its current and former staff and students. Its main campus is perched on a hilltop overlooking Moscow and is home to one of the capital’s most commanding buildings.
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The Novodevichy Convent is deeply connected to Russia’s political, cultural and religious history. It is one of the most magnificent examples of Moscow Baroque architecture preserved in Russia to this day, home to a treasure trove of religious artifacts and artwork, and is the resting place of Russia’s most eminent figures.
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St Basil’s Cathedral has become a globally recognised image of Russia. Situated on Red Square beside the Moscow Kremlin,the cathedral is an integral part of Moscow’s city scape and an astounding achievement of ancient Russian architecture, synthesising eleven unique churches into a single ensemble. What is the story behind this monument of Russian spiritual, political, and architectural history, and what can you find there today?
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For centuries Red Square has been the nucleus of life in Moscow. It has evolved from being a simple medieval market, to the setting of glorious Soviet military parades, to the symbolic centre of Russia today. Situated between the Kremlin and historic Kitai-Gorod district and surrounded by the city’s most famous landmarks, it’s impossible to appreciate Moscow without a visit to Red Square.
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The Moscow Kremlin is an imposing fortress marking the very core of Russia’s capital city. It is the largest medieval fortress in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising towers, palaces, squares and churches.For centuries, the Kremlin has been a unique monument of Russian culture and a symbol of Russian statehood. Its formidable wallshave housedthe seat of Russian power from medieval timesto the Romanovs,the Soviets, and the Russian government today. The Moscow Kremlin exudes power and grandeur to all those who visit and is an unmissable landmark for those visiting Russia’s capital city.
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Located on the bank of the tranquil River Moyka, the Yusupov Palace was once the residence of the wealthiest family in Russia, the Yusupovs. But its sumptuous interiors hold dark secrets, and the palace is most famous for being the location where mystic monk Grigory Rasputin was murdered.
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The Russian Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of Russian art. Its 400,000 exhibits chronicle a millennium of artistic development in Russia, from ancient icons to Realist landscapes to agitprop porcelain. For those interested in Russian art and culture, no trip to St Petersburg would be complete without visiting the Russian Museum.
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What began as a simple dirt track through swampy forest has grown into St Petersburg’s most famous thoroughfare, steeped in history and lined from top to bottom with architectural wonders and cultural institutions.
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The Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood is a treasure of historic, artistic and architectural value, unique amongst all other buildings in St Petersburg. Its elaborate and distinctive beauty, predominantly the masterfully executed mosaics adorning its walls, draws visitors from throughout the world. Yet tragic history lies behind the Church on Spilled Blood - events which came to shape the future of Russia.
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Vasilievsky Island is situated just north of the historic heart of St Petersburg, and at its far eastern corner lies the ‘spit’. Once an important economic and trading site, visitors to the Vasilievsky Spit today can enjoy beautiful views over the Neva River and visit a wealth of cultural and historical landmarks nearby.
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