Things to Do in St. Petersburg

Best known for its breathtakingly beautiful palaces and churches, grand squares and rich history, St Petersburg also has plenty of unusual and offbeat places to discover. Find Soviet-era throwbacks like the Pyshechnaya doughnut shop and a bizarre body parts...

Built by Tsar Peter the Great, St Petersburg has survived centuries of tumultuous shifts in Russia’s history – prevailing as a city of royal splendour through its golden-domed churches and colourful palaces. Wander the streets or cruise the Neva River...