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The Alexander Nevsky Monastery, St. Petersburg

The oldest and largest monastery in St Petersburg, the Alexander Nevsky Monastery survived religious persecution in the Soviet Union and remains today a working monastery and important religious site. Admire its beautiful architecture and leafy surroundings, explore its surviving churches, and visit the graves of Russia’s greatest intellectuals and influential figures.

Peterhof

Peterhof is a jewel of Russian architecture and landscape design which perfectly encapsulated Peter the Great’s ideals of maritime glory and a ‘window onto Europe’. With palaces and parks rivaling those of European royalty and a seafront location laying claim to the Baltic Sea, Peterhof’s magnificent ensemble is one of St Petersburg’s most famous landmarks.

St Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg

The largest church in St Petersburg, St Isaac’s Cathedral dominates the skyline and is characterised by grandeur and opulence both inside and out. No trip to St Petersburg would be complete without visiting this monumental achievement of architecture and engineering, admiring its breathtakingly lavish interior, and enjoying the panoramic view from its colonnade over the cityscape.

Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Petersburg

The laying of the first stone of the Peter and Paul Fortress in 1703 marked the birth of St Petersburg. Over the next centuries, the fortress became the nucleus around which Russia’s northern capital took shape. Today, the Peter and Paul Fortress is one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Steeped in history, both glorious and tragic, it is a must-visit for anyone taking a trip to St Petersburg.

The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

The State Hermitage Museum is the biggest and most popular museum in Russia, and the second largest art museum in the world. What is the story behind this magnificent institution of cultural heritage, and what can you find there today?

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art is the first philanthropic institution in Russia wholly devoted to contemporary art. The museum showcases artistic movements from Russia and around the world. Alongside exhibitions, visitors can enjoy theatre performances, concerts and film screenings orchestrated by emerging local artists and creatives; they can also get involved in workshops, lectures and other educational programmes.

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