If you haven’t yet visited St Petersburg, now is a fantastic time to go for a city break. St Petersburg is usually compared to Venice, and it’s easy to see the comparisons between the two beautiful cities. Make sure that you visit as many of the famous landmarks, so that you take advantage of your time in the city. Thanks to an increasing number of cheap flights going to St Petersburg, it is now more affordable than ever to discover the rich history of the city.
The Church of Our Saviour on the Spilled Blood, also known as the Church of the Resurrection of Christ, is one of St Petersburg’s most recognisable buildings. This stunning church was built on the spot that Emperor Alexander II was assassinated. Admire the colourful turrets and ornate brickwork, which was very influential when originally built.
If you want to discover more Russian palaces, head out of the city to Peterhof. This Imperial palace is one of the most lavish palaces in St Petersburg , which is saying something! Often compared to Versailles in Paris, this vast Palace has acres of impressive gardens. This Palace was built for Peter the Great in a distinctly baroque style, and can be found about 50 minutes away from the city centre.
For those looking for the best shopping, head to Nevsky Prospect, which will have the perfect momento to bring back from your cheap holidays to Russia. All along the street you’ll find exclusive designer shops and huge swanky department stores. You can find Gostiny Dvor here, which is one of the city’s most popular department stores, but it definitely isn’t the cheapest.
Don’t leave St Petersburg without visiting the Hermitage. One of the largest buildings within the Hermitage museum complex is the Winter Palace, which was the home of Russia’s rulers for hundreds of years. You’ll be pleased you booked flights to St Peterburg after seeing the impressive collection of art here. You can find some of the most famous artworks here with Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci and Matisse all displayed in the museum.


