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
- Singer House on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg, RussiaSinger House on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Naval Museum and Two Rostral Columns in Saint Petersburg, RussiaNaval Museum and Two Rostral Columns in Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Close-up View of Rostral Column in St. Petersburg, RussiaClose-up View of Rostral Column in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Rostral Column in Saint Petersburg, RussiaRostral Column in Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Duma Watchtower on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg, RussiaDuma Watchtower on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Naval Museum in St. Petersburg, RussiaNaval Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Quiet Canal in St. Petersburg, RussiaQuiet Canal in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Smolny Cathedral in St. Petersburg, RussiaSmolny Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Walking Around St. Petersburg, RussiaWalking Around St. Petersburg, Russia
- Rolling Stones Poster in St. Petersburg, RussiaRolling Stones Poster in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Street Scene in St. Petersburg, RussiaStreet Scene in St. Petersburg, Russia
- View of St. Isaac's Cathedral and Neva River Bridge in St. Petersburg, RussiaView of St. Isaac's Cathedral and Neva River Bridge in St. Petersburg, Russia
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