Travelers have two cruise options for visiting Saint Petersburg. They can either take a northern European cruise of the Baltic Sea, or they can take a Russian Waterways cruise between Saint Petersburg and Moscow. Peter the Great founded Saint Petersburg in 1703 as the capital of his Russian empire, and over 300 years later the city still attracts visitors from around the world.
There are so many sites to see in Saint Petersburg that cruises usually overnight for two or three nights. The city is wonderful for walking, and the long summer days are delightful. This 69-picture photo gallery is a compendium of some of the Saint Petersburg sights from all around the city. The city is flat, and perfect for walking. Saint Petersburg is also a fascinating mix of opulent palaces, canals, museums, and history.
More Photo Galleries of Saint Petersburg
- Ice Bar in St. Petersburg, RussiaIce Bar in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Ice Bar in Saint Petersburg, RussiaIce Bar in Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Nevsky Prospect Buildings in St. Petersburg, RussiaNevsky Prospect Buildings in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Limousine at Kazan Cathedral in St. PetersburgLimousine at Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg
- Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, RussiaMariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, RussiaMariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Grand Hotel Europe on Nevsky Prospect in St. PetersburgGrand Hotel Europe on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg
- Rusca Portico in St. Petersburg, RussiaRusca Portico in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Globe on the Top of the Singer Building on Nevsky Prospect in St. PetersburgGlobe on the Top of the Singer Building on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg
- Russian Navy Cruiser Aurora on the Neva River in St. Petersburg, RussiaRussian Navy Cruiser Aurora on the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Church of Saint Catherine on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg, RussiaChurch of Saint Catherine on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Yeliseev Building on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg, RussiaYeliseev Building on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg, Russia
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