North Russia Culture and Sights

The third-largest sacral domed structure in the world . When Iscaac’s Cathedral was finished in 1858 after a construction period of 40 years, the town had a third landmark next to the Peter-Paul Fortres...

The oldest and second-largest building in the city dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. The construction of a fortress on “Rabbit Island” started on May 16th, 1703; it was dedicated to the apostles Pet...

An architectural work of art. The Square of St. Petersburg is perhaps one the most beautiful of the world. It was designed by the most brilliant architect of Petersburg, Rossi. It was scene of historica...

address:Inschenernaja ul. 2-4, St. Petersburg, Russland

Old Russian style in the western part of town . This church was built between 1883 and 1907 in the Old Russian style. It’s similar to Basil’s Cathedral on the Red Square in Moscow. It brought an unknown...

address:Nevsky Prospect, St Petersburg, Russia

Russia's first capital in the 9th century. . Situated on the ancient trade route between Central Asia and northern Europe, Novgorod was Russia's first capital in the 9th century. Surrounded by churches ...

Kremlin and cathedral testify to the past glory of former Hanseatic city of Novgorod . Well preserved fortress complex from the 11th century. Behind its walls you get an idea of old, glorious Russia. ...

The most beautiful works of Rastrelli. The Smolnyj complex with a monastery and an institute is one of the most outstanding and important historical monuments in town. A Russian art historian said about...