Things to See in St Petersburg Russia

The foundation of the city began when the Peter and Paul Fortress was established. The cathedral and its tall and dominating spire is a major highlight in the vicinity.

Venice is not alone in having canals as its major tourism investment. St. Petersburg also has these waterways, making it the Venice of the North. Tours around the canals will take the visitor to numerous bridges and cathedrals along the way.

Among the many attractions of St. Petersburg, cathedrals figure largely on the list. The baroque style St. Nicholas Cathedral pays homage to fallen naval heroes, with interiors adorned with scenes from the country's seafaring history.

This area houses palaces and parks, reminiscent of Versailles's stately splendor. Peterhof is another World Heritage site with the Grand Palace as the central figure looking out to the Baltic Sea. The 64 fountains of the Grand Cascade is another testament to the former stature of one of the world's most significant empires.

The massive gold dome of St. Isaac's cathedral dominates the city skyline. The astounding architecture boasts 100 kilograms of gold built onto the structure, which by the way, took 40 years to complete. It provides the best views of St. Petersburg as well. Visitors marvel at the robust red granite columns and walk up the 300 steps for a more rewarding sight of the city.

Bestowed as a Heritage site due to the repository of highly treasured items in Hermitage Museum, the Winter Palace is a premier landmark in the main square. Critics and visitors alike say that the collection of artifacts inside rivals that of Louvre's.