Solo Journey to Saint Isaac's｜Enjoy the Classical Romance of the Golden Dome

🌿【Solo Travel ‌Attraction Highlights‌】 ‌Golden Dome Observation Deck‌ (a must-visit!): 262-step spiral staircase leads directly up, the best vantage point to overlook the entire city ‌Mosaic Art Hall‌: The "Madonna and Child" mural made from 300,000 gems ‌Columned Gallery‌: 16 solid granite columns, perfect for selfies when light and shadow intertwine 🚌 ‌【Transportation Tips‌】 ▫ Exit 5 of "Admiralty Station" on the Purple Metro Line, 8-minute walk to the site ▫ Recommended to buy the "Cathedral + Boat Tour" combo ticket (more cost-effective) 🛍 ‌【Shopping Guide‌】 ✔ Stained glass bookmarks from the cathedral bookstore (a beautiful souvenir) ✖ Don’t buy the "antique" coins sold at the entrance (all replicas) 🍽 ‌【Solo Dining Recommendations‌】 ▪ ‌Zoom Cafe‌: A favorite among artsy youth, honey cake + Russian tea is a perfect match ▪ ‌Gastronom‌: A local casual dining spot, borscht with black bread is excellent 🏡 ‌【Solo Accommodation Recommendations‌】 ▪ For hostels, choose "Soul Kitchen" - rooftop terrace offers views of the cathedral spires ▪ For hotels, choose "W St. Petersburg" - floor-to-ceiling windows facing the full panorama of Saint Isaac's 💫 ‌Travel Reflection‌ A solo trip to Saint Isaac's is truly healing! Be the first to enter early morning and enjoy the empty dome hall alone; watch the sunset glow over the Neva River from the observation deck at dusk—this tranquility belongs only to you on your solo journey~