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
- Bridal Shop in St. Petersburg, RussiaBridal Shop in St. Petersburg, Russia
- St. Nicholas Cathedral in St. Petersburg, RussiaSt. Nicholas Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Gate to Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, RussiaGate to Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Gallery Spanning the Winter Canal in St. Petersburg, RussiaGallery Spanning the Winter Canal in St. Petersburg, Russia
- St. Nicholas Cathedral Belfry in St. Petersburg, RussiaSt. Nicholas Cathedral Belfry in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Neva River Fountain in St. PetersburgNeva River Fountain in St. Petersburg
- Bridge Over the Neva River in St. Petersburg, RussiaBridge Over the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Bridge Over the Neva River in St. Petersburg, RussiaBridge Over the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg, RussiaWinter Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Sunset Over the Neva River in St. Petersburg, RussiaSunset Over the Neva River in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Winter Palace and Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, RussiaWinter Palace and Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Alexander Column in Saint Petersburg's Palace SquareSt. Petersburg's Alexander Column and General Staff Building in Palace Square
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