Unravel St. Petersburg in 4 days

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Founded by Tsar Peter only three centuries ago, St. Petersburg was the royal capital of the Russian empire in the 18th and 19th centuries and has grown into the second-largest city in the country. Eponymous to Saint Peter, St. Petersburg is the world’s northernmost city and is abundantly rich with culture, art, architecture and history. Learn about the important roles that the city has played in the history of the reign of the royal family and the subsequent Bolshevik and Soviet revolutions. Experience the fascinating blend of classical with contemporary as you explore the art, architecture and musical traditions of this historic city. 

Through this 4-day itinerary of beautiful St. Petersburg, dive headlong into the cultural capital of Russia.

St. Petersburg 4-day itinerary at a glance

Day 1

Start your day at the Senate Square, where you can spot the equestrian monument, Bronze Horseman. Make your way to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, which is a stone’s throw away from the unconventional Museum of Russian Vodka. Roam the halls of Yusupov Palace and its beautiful, well-preserved interiors which were the scene of the assassination of the almost-mythical Grigory Rasputin. Spend your evening exploring the beautiful New Holland Island and catch a performance at the famous Mariinsky Theatre.

• Bronze Horseman
• St. Isaac’s Cathedral
• Museum of Russian Vodka
• Yusupov Palace
• New Holland Island
• Mariinsky Theatre

Day 2

Begin your morning by heading out to Nevsky Prospekt, an avenue that leads to some of the most popular and culturally significant places in the city, including the famous Kazan Cathedral, visited by pilgrims from all over Russia. From here, you can walk along the Griboyedov channel embankment to the iconic Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Explore the artworks and decorative works of historic Russia at the Russian Museum in the Mikhailovsky Palace and the Fabergé Museum in the Shuvalov Palace. Learn about the life and works of Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky at the Dostoevsky Museum. Spend the evening touring the city’s metro stations and exploring its vibrant nightlife. 

• Kazan Cathedral
• Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
• Russian Museum
• Faberge Museum
• Dostoevsky Museum
• St. Petersburg Metro
• Bars and nightclubs of St. Petersburg.

Day 3

Begin the day at the sombre Alexander Nevsky Monastery, a beautiful church and burial site for some of Russia’s most prominent citizens. Later, head out of St Petersburg to visit some of the most beautiful palaces and gardens of Russian royalty, including the historic Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, the Pavlovsk Palace and the Palace of Peterhof. 

• Alexander Nevsky Monastery 
• Catherine Palace
• Pavlovsk 
• Peterhof

Day 4

Your final day starts at the gorgeous Peter and Paul Fortress, the oldest structure in St. Petersburg. From here, you can visit the historic Vasilyevsky Island and its fascinating museums. Next, make your way to the Summer Palace of Peter the Great and its nearby gardens, perfect for a short stroll. If you’re an art aficionado, explore what is most certainly the centrepiece of St. Petersburg – the State Hermitage Museum at the Winter Palace, showcasing some of the best works of art not only in Europe but across continents. Later in the evening, head over to the Jazz Philharmonic Hall and groove the night away with some classical jazz. 

• Peter and Paul Fortress
• Vasilyevsky Island
• Summer Palace of Peter the Great and gardens
• State Hermitage Museum at the Winter Palace
• Jazz Philharmonic Hall

Detailed 4 day St. Petersburg itinerary

Day 1

Walk around the Bronze Horseman

Unveiled in the Senate Square in 1782, this equestrian statue of Peter the Great is a nod to the founder of St. Petersburg. Named after Alexander Pushkin’s famous poem, a literary manifestation of Saint Petersburg and Peter the Great, the Bronze Horseman was built by Falconet under the order of Catherine the Great. The pedestal of the statue, known as the “Thunder Stone”, is the largest stone that is known to have been moved by humans.

Things to do: Walk around the Senate Square and discover the Bronze Horseman and nearby attractions including Alexander Garden, Admiralty and River Neva.

Useful information:

• Location: Senate Square

• Timings: Always open.

• Cost: Free entry.

• How to reach:

• • Bus: Blvd. Horse Guards (line 3, 22, 27, 71), Admiralteyskiy Ave (line 10).
  • Metro: Admiralteyskaya (line 5).

Visit St. Isaac’s Cathedral
 

Built in the name of St. Isaac of Dalmatia, the patron saint of Peter the Great, St. Isaac’s Cathedral is the largest orthodox church and the fourth largest cathedral in the world. Designed by French architect Auguste de Montferrand, the cathedral was built over the course of forty years (1818-1858), leading to a Finnish idiom that roughly translates as: “to build like the church of Isaac” – used to refer to a tedious and unending task. The cathedral, built in the late Neoclassical, Byzantine and Greek styles, also functions as a museum.

Useful information:

• Location: St. Isaac’s Square

• Timings: 

• • October-April: Daily except for Wednesdays: 10:00 am-6:00 pm.
  • May-September: 10:00 am-10:30 pm.

• Cost:

• • • Regular rate: 350 RUB onwards.
    • Reduced rate (for young people aged 7-18): 100 RUB onwards.
    • For detailed information, visit the official website.

• Website: https://cathedral.ru/en 

• How to reach:

• • Bus: St. Isaac’s Square (line 3, 10, 22, 27, 70).
  • Metro: Admiralteyskaya (line 5).

Try Russia’s favourite drink at the Museum of Russian Vodka

The Museum of Russian Vodka is a commercial museum that offers a one-of-a-kind experience for its visitors.  The museum takes you on the journey of vodka all the way from the 14th century to today, with production methods, anecdotes, historical significance, traditions, dry laws as well as the largest collection of vodka with over 260 types of this alcoholic drink. Sample some vodka along with traditional Russian snacks, purchase souvenirs and learn about the popular alcoholic drinks of Russia, in this hidden gem of a museum. 

Things to do: The museum is attached to the popular restaurant Russian Vodkaroom #1. Plan to have lunch here, and make sure you try their Chicken Kiev.  If you’re on the lookout for more off-beat experiences around the city, check out some of the hidden gems of St. Petersburg.

Unravelog tip: To avoid standing in queues, it is highly recommended that you contact the museum (info@vodkamuseum.su) and reserve a time slot well ahead of your visit.

Useful information:

• Location: 4, Konnogvardeyskiy Boulevard
• Timings: Daily, 12:00 pm-10:00 pm.
• Cost: 
  • Unguided tour: 200 RUB.
  • Vodka sampling: 250 RUB.
  • Tour with audio guide: 300 RUB.
  • Guided tour: 450 RUB.
  • Tour with audio guide + vodka sampling: 500 RUB.
  • Guided tour + vodka sampling: 600 RUB.
• Website: https://en.stroganoffgroup.ru/restaurants/muzey-russkoy-vodki/ 
• How to reach:
  • Trolleybus: Konnogvardeyskiy Blvd (line 5), Pochtamtskiy Ln (line 5, 22).
  • Bus: Pochtamtskiy Ln (line 70).

Experience the history of Russian aristocracy at Yusupov Palace

Famous for being the scene of Grigory Rasputin’s assassination, the Yusupov Palace was originally built in the 18th century for Princess Praskovya, niece of Peter the Great. It was eventually bought by the wealthy and influential Yusupov family. Through the centuries, the residents of the palace frequently changed, creating a fascinating history. Today, you’ll be able to view its well-preserved aristocratic architecture from the 1700s.

Things to do:

• Observe the well-maintained interiors of the palace, including the ceremonial staircase, carvings, frescoes, chandeliers and tapestries
• Visit the important rooms here such as the theatre, art gallery, White Column Hall, and different living rooms
• Sign up for a tour that recounts the murder of Rasputin.

Useful information:

• Location: Ulitsa Dekabristov

• Timings: Daily (except Thursdays), 10:00 am-9:00 pm.

• Cost: 

• • State halls and living quarters with an audio guide: 700 RUB.
  • “The murder of Grigory Rasputin” exhibition: 500 RUB.

• Website: https://yusupov-palace.ru/en 

• How to reach:  Bus: DK Svyazi (line 3, 22, 27), Mariinskiy Teatr (line 6, 22, 71, 100).

Explore New Holland Island

In a city with 42 islands, New Holland Island stands out from the rest, in the sense that is an artificial island. Once a naval stronghold complete with a warehouse and prison, the Island was renovated and opened to the public in 2011 while also preserving structures of the former naval base, such as the Foundry, the Bottle, House 12 and the Commandant’s House.

Things to do:

• Visit the historic buildings on the island to gain a deeper understanding of the city’s past.
• Catch the exhibitions, lectures and other events of the day at the pavilion.
• Watch a performance or a movie screening at the stage in the heart of the island.
• Stroll around the herb garden or the beach.
• Throw some b-balls at the streetball court or try a game of Petanque.
• Try some street food and ice cream or hot beverages (depending on the time of the year) at the food kiosks.

Useful information:

• Location: New Holland Island

• Timings: 

• • • Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-10:00 pm.
    • Friday-Sunday: 9:00 am-11:00 pm.

• Cost: Free entry.

• Website: https://www.newhollandsp.ru/en/# 

• How to reach: Bus, Truda Square (6, 70, 100).

Enjoy a performance at the Mariinsky Theatre

Named after Empress Maria Alexandrovna, the Mariinsky Theatre has been showcasing world-renowned performers of Russia from as early as 1783. The Theatre boasts of many legendary artists who have performed in their halls, including Tchaikovsky, Musorgsky, Osip Petrov and other artists, singers and ballet dancers. Spend your evening in the presence of the impressive musical, theatrical or dance performances for which the Mariinsky Theatre is internationally renowned.

Useful information:

• Location: Theatre Square
• Cost and Timings: Varies depending on the performance. For more information, visit their official website.
• Website: https://www.mariinsky.ru/en/ 
• How to reach: Bus, Mariinskiy Teatr (line 6, 22, 71, 100).

Day 2

Visit the Kazan Cathedral

Situated in the heart of Nevsky Avenue, Kazan Cathedral is infamous for having been modelled after the St. Peter’s Basilica – of which the Vatican City did not approve. Pass through the grand façade to step into the ornate cathedral, decorated with artworks created by some of the most talented Russian artists. Inside, you’ll come across the revered emblem of Our Lady of Kazan, devotedly visited by pilgrims from every part of the country. 

Unravelog tip: Have your morning coffee at the nearby Ziferblat, who describe themselves as an “anti-cafe”, where you pay for the time you spend there, not the food. You can grab a cup of coffee, read books from their collection or play their in-house piano.

Useful information:

• Location: Kazan Square

• Timings: Daily, 6:30 am to around 6:00 pm.

• Cost: Free entry.

• Website: http://kazansky-spb.ru/ 

• How to reach: 

• • Trolleybus: Metro Nevsky Prospekt (line 1, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12).
  • Bus: Metro Nevsky Prospekt (line 3, 7, 22, 24, 27, 191).
  • Subway: Nevsky Pospekt (line 2 or blue line).

Admire the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

Although its official name is the Church of the Resurrection of Christ, this church is popularly known as Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, a reference to the assassination of Tsar Alexander II, for whom the church was dedicated. This ornate five-domed church, covered with mosaics, marbles and stones in the traditional Russian orthodox style, was built similarly to St Basil’s Cathedral of Moscow. 

Useful information:

• Location: Griboyedov channel embankment

• Timings: 

• • • October-April: Daily except for Wednesdays, 10:00 am-6:00 pm.
    • May-September: Daily except for Wednesdays, 10:00 am-10:30 pm.

• Cost (in RF roubles):

• • • Regular rate: 350 onwards.
    • Reduced rate (for young people aged 7-18): 100 onwards.
    • For detailed information, visit the official website.

• Website: https://cathedral.ru/en/spas/building 

• How to reach:

• • Trolleybus: Nevsky Prospekt Station (line 1, 7, 10, 11).
  • Bus: Iskusstv Square (line T2), Nevsky Prospekt Station (line 7, 24, 191).
  • Tram: Inzhenernaya St.

Explore the Russian Museum at Mikhailovsky Palace

Named after Grand Duke Michail, the youngest son of Emperor Paul I, the neoclassical Mikhailovsky Palace is the site of the Russian Museum, housing some of the most impressive and treasured artworks in the country. Visit the famed museum to view collections from ancient and folk traditions all the way to a detailed account of 19th-century Russian artwork. 

Things to do:

• Explore the historic treasures of Russian art at the Mikhailovsky Palace
• Roam around the massive trees and waterfall trails of the serene Mikhailovsky garden
• Visit the nearby equestrian statue, a Monument to Peter I, or Peter the Great.

Useful information:

• Location: Inzhenernaya St. 

• Timings: 

• • Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm.
  • Thursday, 1:00 pm-9:00 pm.
  • Closed on Tuesdays.

• Cost: 

• • • Regular rate: 500 RUB.
    • Reduced rate (for students): 250 RUB.
    • Free entry for school children.

• Website: http://en.rusmuseum.ru/mikhailovsky-palace/ 

• How to reach: 

• • Bus: Inzhenernaya St (line 49).
  • Tram: Mikhaylovskiy zamok.

View priceless decorative works at Fabergé Museum

Located in the neoclassical Shuvalov Palace, the Fabergé Museum showcases decorative gold and silver works which are priceless both culturally and in value. The highlight of the museum is the collection of Imperial Easter eggs made for the last two Tsars of Russia, Alexander III and Nicholas II.

Things to do: View the exhibits of the Fabergé Museum and enjoy the attractions nearby, such as the Anichkov Bridge and Tolstovskiy Dom. 

Useful information:

• Location: Fontanka River Embankment

• Timings: Daily, 10:00 am-8:45 pm.

• Cost: 

• • • Entrance fee:
      • Regular rate: 500 RUB.
      • Reduced rate (for full-time college students, school children, senior citizens): 250 RUB.
      • Free entry for children aged 0-6 and the disabled. 

• Website: https://fabergemuseum.ru/en/ 

• How to reach: 

• • Trolleybus: Dvorets Tvorchestva Yunykh (line 1, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12).
  • Bus: Dvorets Tvorchestva Yunykh (line 3, 7, 22, 24, 27, 181, 191).

Discover the life of Dostoevsky at the Dostoevsky Museum

F. M. Dostoevsky Literary Memorial Museum is the apartment where the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, famous for writing literary masterpieces such as The Brothers Karamazov and Crime and Punishment, resided in the last years of his life. You can visit the rooms of the Memorial Apartment and learn from exhibitions that go into detail about the life of Dostoevsky and his family. 

Useful information:

• Location: Kuznechnyy Pereulok

• Timings: 

• • • Daily, except Mondays and Wednesdays: 11:00 am-6:00 pm.
    • Wednesday: 1:00 pm-8:00 pm.
    • Closed on Mondays.

• Cost:

• • • Regular rate: 250 RUB.
    • Reduced rate (for students, schoolchildren and retirees): 100 RUB.
    • Free entry for children aged 0-6.

• Website: http://eng.md.spb.ru/ 

• How to reach:

• • Trolleybus: Vladimirskaya Square (line 3, 8, 15).
  • Tram: Marata St (line 16, 25, 49).
  • Subway: Vladimirskaya Square (line 1 or red line).

Tour the stations of St. Petersburg metro

The Dostoevsky Museum is just a short walk from the Vladimirskaya Square metro station on the red line. Enter and explore the metro stations of St. Petersburg, known for their beautiful columns and ornate arches. We recommend stations such as Ploshchad Vosstaniya, Kirovsky Zavod, Narvskaya and Avtovo on the red line.

Useful information:

• Website: http://195.144.250.50/en/ 

Explore the bars and nightclubs of St. Petersburg

Depending on your preference and mood, you can visit one of the many different pubs and nightclubs that St. Petersburg has to offer. If you prefer a loud, fun environment and lager to drink, try out Redrum or Retro Discoteka Papanin. If you like intellectual conversations after a drink or two in a generally quiet atmosphere, try visiting the Dead Poets Bar and Zoom Cafe. Or, if you want to feel like you’re in an English or Irish pub, you can always drop in at the Liverpool Bar or Mollie’s Pub. Check out The Hat Bar for some jazzy jam sessions in the 40s American themed bar. 

Day 3

Visit the Alexander Nevsky Monastery

This monastery was founded in 1710 by Peter the Great as a tribute to the eponymous leader and patron saint of St. Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky. It was near the monastery that Alexander helped defend the country against the Swedish army. Today, the religious site also runs an almshouse for the poor and grief-stricken, a library and a school. It is also the burial site of some of the most famous people of Russia, including Dostoevsky and Tchaikovsky.

Things to do: Visit the different structures in the Monastery, including the Trinity Cathedral, Annunciation Church, Lazarevskoye Cemetery, Tikhvinskaya Cemetery, Nikolskoye Cemetery and the Museum of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery

Useful information:

• Location: Alexander Nevsky Monastery

• Timings: Daily, 6:00 am-11:00 pm. Timings may change according to the season.

• Website: https://www.lavra.spb.ru/ 

• How to reach:

• • Trolleybus: Ploschad’ Aleksandra Nevskogo (line 1, 14, 16, 22).
  • Bus: Ploschad’ Aleksandra Nevskogo (line 8, 58).
  • Tram: Ploschad Aleksandra Nevskogo (line 7, 65).
  • Metro: Ploschad Aleksandra Nevskogo 1 (line 3 or green line), Ploschad’ Aleksandra Nevskogo 2 (line 4 or orange line).

Explore the rooms of the Catherine Palace

Located in the imperial residence of Tsarskoye Selo, the Catherine Palace was the former summer residence of the Russian royalty. Peter the Great gifted this estate to his wife, after which the Palace was named, Empress Catherine I. The beautiful Rococo palace was finally completed in 1756.

Things to do: 

• Enter the marvellous structure, decorated with ornate gilded gates and a grand facade, and explore its important rooms such as the Great Hall, the Golden Enfilade, the Amber Room, the Portrait Hall, the Chapel and more.
• Visit other attractions at the Tsarskoye Selo such as the Cameron Gallery, Museum Tsarskoye Selo and the Hermitage Pavilion.

Useful information:

• Location: Tsarskoye Selo

• Timings: Wednesday-Monday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm. Closed on Tuesdays.

• Cost (for Foreign Citizens):

• • • Regular rate: 1200 RUB.
    • Reduced rate: 610 RUB.
    • Free entry for children aged 0-15.
    • For more information, visit the official website.

• Website: https://www.tzar.ru/en/objects/ekaterininsky 

• How to reach: You can book a tour package to ensure transportation, rent a car or use public transport for your journey. 

• • Train: Board the orange line metro at Ploshchad’ Alexandra Nevskogo 2 to Spasskaya, get on the blue line at Sennaya Ploshchad to Kupchino and board the train from Kupchino Train Station to Tsarskoye Selo.

Browse the imperial residence of Pavlovsk

Named after Tsar Pavel (Paul), Pavlovsk is one of the newest residences of the Russian royal family. The centrepiece of Pavlovsk is undoubtedly the 18th-century neoclassical Pavlovsk Palace, which functions as a museum today.

Things to do: Stroll around the Pavlovsk park and visit the Pavlovsk Palace where you can view the exhibitions of the State Museum of Pavlovsk and the Monument of Paul I. 

Useful information:

• Location: Sadovaya Ulitsa

• Timings: 

• • • Pavlovsk park: May 1-August 31: daily, 7:00 am-11:00 pm.
    • Museum: Daily, 10:00 am-6:00 pm.

• Cost: 

• • • Pavlovsk park: 100 RUB.
    • Museum: 500 RUB.
    • Exhibitions/Expositions: Check the website for detailed information.

• Website: http://en.pavlovskmuseum.ru/ 

• How to reach: You can book a tour package to ensure transportation, rent a car for the day or use public transport for your journey.

• • Bus: Catch a bus from Sadovaya St to Pavlovsk Station. 
  • Train: Catch a bus from Srednyaya St to Vokzal, which is a minute away from Tsarkoye Selo. From here you can catch a train to Pavlovsk station.

Admire the enchanting Grand Peterhof Palace

A centrepiece of Peterhof, the “Russian Versailles”, the Grand Palace of Princess Elizabeth was completed in 1721 and set the standards for St. Petersburg’s popular Petrine Baroque style of architecture. Explore the enchanting palace, housing decorative works of art, sculptures and antique furniture from Russian royalty. 

Things to do: Visit the Grand Palace of Peterhof and surrounding attractions such as the Peterhof Park and Gardens, Peterhof Fountains, Monplaisir and Peterhof Hermitage. 

Useful information:

• Location: Razvodnaya Ulitsa 

• Timings: Daily, 10:30 am-6:00 pm.

• Cost: For detailed information, check the official website. 

• Website: https://en.peterhofmuseum.ru/ 

• How to reach: You can book a tour package to ensure transportation, rent a car for the day or use public transport for your journey. 

• • Train: Catch a train from Pavlovsk station to Kupchino and board the blue line metro to Moskovskaya. From the nearby Moskovskaya Station, you can catch a bus to Leninskiy Prospekt Station. The Leninsky Prospekt train station is a stone’s throw away, from where you can catch a train to New Peterhof.

Day 4

Tour Vasilyevsky Island

Vasilyevsky Island is a historically and culturally significant island in the heart of St. Petersburg where you can spend your morning amidst impressive buildings, engaging museums and splendid views of St. Petersburg.

Things to do: 

• Visit Kunstkamera, which is the Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography of St. Petersburg.
• Visit the iconic Rostral Columns in Strelka.
• Explore the Naval Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts.

Unravelog tip: As unlikely as it sounds, you’ll be able to find sphinxes from ancient Egypt that guard the entrance to the St. Petersburg Academy of Fine Arts.

Useful information:

• Location: Vasilyevsky Island

• Timings: Daily.

• Cost: Free entry.

• How to reach: 

• • Tram: Vasileostrovskaya (line 6, 40, T1).
  • Metro: Vasileostrovskaya (line 3 or green line).

Explore the Peter and Paul Fortress, the birthplace of St. Petersburg

Although not quite as popular as other monuments in St. Petersburg, Peter and Paul Fortress is arguably the most significant among them, being that it was the first structure to be built in the city, and therefore, where St. Petersburg was born. Throughout its life, it has served many purposes (even nefarious ones, such as a high-security prison – it was even referred to as the “Russian Bastille”) and has witnessed the growth of the city from a swamp to the giant metropolis it is today.  

Things to do: Explore the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, which is the burial site of almost all Russian Emperors and Empresses including Peter the Great and Catherine the Great; the Trubetskoy Bastion Prison, Museum of Space Exploration and Rocket Technology and other attractions in the fortress. 

Unravelog tip: Visit the nearby Solovetsky Stone, an uncut stone that pays tribute to the victims of political repression through the Soviet Gulag system. 

Useful information:

• Location: Peter and Paul Fortress

• Timings:  Fortress: Daily, 10:00 am-9:00 pm. Cathedral: Daily, 10:00 am-6:00 pm.

• Cost: 

• • • Combined ticket for all attractions in the fort: 750 RUB. For detailed information, visit the official website. 

• Website: https://www.spbmuseum.ru/ 

• How to reach: 

• • Bus: Petropavlovskaya Krepost’ (line T2).
  • Tram: Etc Dobrolyubova (line 6, 40, T1).

Walk around the Summer Palace of Peter the Great and the Summer Garden

As you cross the Troitskiy Bridge, you will come across the Field of Mars, a beautifully laid out park and square with a treasure trove of monuments to revolutionaries. To the left is the Summer Palace of Peter the Great and the adjoining Summer Garden, which were built in the early 18th century and accurately reflects the tastes and aspirations of Peter. 

Useful information:

• Location: Kutuzov Embankment

• Timings: 

• • • Daily, except Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00 am-8:00 pm.
    • Tuesday: Closed.
    • Thursday: 1:00 pm-9:00 pm.

• Website: http://en.rusmuseum.ru/summer-palace-of-peter-1/info/ 

• How to reach: Tram, Suvorovskaya Square.

Explore the collections of the State Hermitage Museum at the Winter Palace

Dominating the Palace embankment, the magnificent Winter Palace is a striking Baroque palace with an elegant 18th-century Russian flair, built by none other than Rastrelli himself, master of Russian Baroque architecture. Today, the Winter Palace is part of the State Hermitage Museum, the second-largest art museum in the world, which houses some of the best pieces of Russian art along with antiquities and works of art from all over Eurasia.

Useful information:

• Location: Palace Square

• Timings: 

• • • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays: 11:00 am-7:00 pm.
    • Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 11:00 am-8:00 pm.

• Cost: 

• • Regular rate: 500 RUB.
  • Free entry for children aged 0-6.

• Website: https://www.hermitagemuseum.org/wps/portal/hermitage?lng=en 

• How to reach: 

• • Trolleybus: Dvortsovaya Square (line 1, 7, 10, 11). 
  • Bus: Dvortsovaya Square (line 7, 10, 24, 191), Admiralteyskaya Station (line 23, 22, 27).
  • Metro: Admiralteyskaya (line 5).

Listen to jazz at the Jazz Philharmonic Hall

It might be surprising, but Russians really love their jazz! Jazz became popular among Russians in the 20s, around the same time as when it was gaining popularity in America. Although the Soviet Union was highly critical about jazz music, just like it was about everything else from the Western world, jazz thrived in the country by virtue of the many musicians who dedicated their lives to the genre. At the Jazz Philharmonic Hall, you can find daily performances of both local and international artists. 

Useful information:

• Location: Zagorodnyy Prospekt

• Cost and Timings: Varies depending on the show. You can get real-time information and tickets from the ticket office at the venue, which is open between 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

• Website: https://www.jazz-hall.ru/ 

• How to reach: 

• • Trolleybus: Zvenigorodskaya Station (line 3, 8, 15).
  • Tram: Zvenigorodskaya Station (line 16).
  • Metro: Zvenigorodskaya (line 5).

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