It is probably the most famous of the summer royal residences for its fountains and is thus frequently compared to Versailles. As a former residence of the Emperors, Peterhof is also the home of several palaces with the Grand Palace as its main landmark. It had been destroyed by the Nazis and then carefully restored as to exhibit the splendor of the Royal way of life.

It is one of the largest churches in Saint-Petersburg. Its construction took 40 years, and today it remains one of the most impressive buildings in the city center. Inside the cathedral, which also holds services, you may visit an exhibition telling the incredible story of its construction, represented with the authentic historical documents, plans and models.

It is hard to imagine a trip to Saint-Petersburg without visiting one of the most famous museums worldwide – the State Hermitage.
Its priceless collection occupies 5 historical buildings of which the Winter Palace – the former residence of the Russian Royal family – is the most remarkable. Its rooms, decorated with marble and gold provide a fine background for the treasures of the Hermitage. You might be surprised to know that the collection of this unique museum contains over 3 million exhibits including the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael and other famous artists.

During this tour, an expert guide will lead you to the wonderfully floodlit landmarks of the city, among which are St Isaac's Cathedral, the Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood, surrounding streets, bridges, embankments of the Neva River and of course the beautifully intimidating Palace Square with the Hermitage. This walk is a way to discover fascinating symbols of St Petersburg: from April to November, the drawbridges on the river open after midnight, and at the time of the White Nights in June and July, the night never comes, twilight replaces darkness, and the atmosphere is exceptional. Nevertheless, any time of the year is appropriate to discover the amazing illuminated city.

Another jewel in the crown of Saint Petersburg suburbs has the name of one of the greatest Russian poets Alexander Sergeyvich Pushkin and houses one of the most picturesque palace and park ensembles among the former residences of the Russian Emperors. This place gives you an opportunity to feel as a member of a royal family, to dive into the lives of the Empresses that occupied this place long time ago and to witness the marvelous beauty of the Amber Room single-handedly. Most of the visitors can hardly believe that almost everything inside the palace is a result of a careful restoration, which was finished less than 10 years ago. This also applies to the legendary Amber Room, the undisputable precious gem of the Catherine Palace, that went through many hardships throughout its history especially during World War II. But despite all the hardships the Catherine Palace and the Catherine Park still shine brightly and nothing should stop you from visiting it.