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Catherine Palace
Catherine Palace, also known as Catherine Palace, is located about 25 kilometers south of St. Petersburg. It was the wife of Peter I in 1717, and his daughters Queen Elizabeth, Catherine II, Alexander I and Nicholas. The second favorite suburban palace. In order to show its identity, the area where the palace is located (including the Alexander Palace and the White Tower viewing platform, etc.) was called Tsar Village or Imperial Village after it was built. In 1937, it was renamed "Pushkin Village" to commemorate Pushkin's childhood. "Blonde" Appearance Ekaterina Palace is a two-story palace with a facade of more than 300 meters. It is mainly composed of blue, white and yellow. It is said that these represent the blue eyes of the hostess, White skin and blond hair. The architects added the palace church and the wing for administration, and the top was covered with five splendid and characteristic onion-shaped domes. The radiant interior is different from the fresh temperament outside the palace. The interior of the palace can be described as radiant and shrouded in golden light. From the entrance, go through the promenade on the first floor of the Yekaterina Palace to the main staircase leading to the second floor. The main staircase is more distinctive, with two-way lighting, and the decoration is a bit Rococo style. Marble sculptures "Sleeping Eros" and "Awakening Eros". There are also two exhibition halls at the entrance on the right side of the second floor, where various cultural exhibitions are often held. The magnificent reception hall is in the palace, and the splendid halls are one after another, forming a "golden corridor". Each room is named "Red Column Hall" and "Green Column Hall" according to different colors. The grandiose room in the palace was this spacious reception hall on the right hand side of the main staircase, where Elizabeth received her guests. There are large double-row windows on both sides of the hall, giant mirrors are set between the windows and on the walls on both sides of the hall, all decorations in the hall are gilded, and oil paintings are painted on the huge dome. Such designs are meant to confuse people's senses to cement Elizabeth's godlike status. This is not only her reception hall, but also her game room.Pushkin · 602m from downtown
Catherine Park
This is the back garden of Yekaterina Palace, you can go in after visiting the palace. The layout of the garden follows the geometric layout of the Palace of Versailles. In summer, the scenery is particularly pleasant, with lush trees and green grass. The buildings in this artificial garden are all European classical style buildings. You can take a horse-drawn carriage in the garden, if you are interested, you can take a seat, as if you have traveled to the Middle Ages.Pushkin · 854m from downtown
Winter Palace
The Winter Palace is located on the banks of the Neva River in Saint Petersburg. Construction began in 1754 under architect Rastrelli. Its Russian Baroque facade, featuring green walls, white columns, and gold reliefs, stretches along the river. Once the long-time residence of Russian tsars, it now serves as the main building of the Hermitage Museum. The museum's collection originated from Empress Catherine II's private art treasury and was expanded by successive tsars. Open to the public since 1852, it houses over 3 million items, including paintings, sculptures, coins, furniture, and crafts. Often ranked alongside the Louvre, British Museum, and Metropolitan Museum of Art as one of the world's four great museums, its collections of ancient Greek vase paintings, Roman sculptures, and Western European paintings are particularly notable—though only a small fraction is on permanent display. The palace contains thousands of rooms, with over 350 galleries open to the public. Most of the museum's masterpieces can be found by gallery number: the ancient Egyptian mummies in gallery 100, the gilded mechanical peacock clock crafted by 18th-century British artisans in gallery 204, da Vinci's "Madonna and child" in gallery 214, the Raphael loggias replicating the Vatican originals in gallery 227, Rembrandt's "The return of the prodigal son" and Rubens' "Perseus freeing Andromeda" in gallery 254, as well as Michelangelo's sculpture "Crouching boy," are all worth a special visit. The exhibition is divided into seven sections: primitive cultural history, ancient Greek and Roman culture and art, oriental ethnic culture and art, Russian culture, western European art history, coins, and crafts, displayed across more than 350 galleries in geographical and chronological order. The exhibition route totals 30 km in length, earning it the title of the world's longest art gallery. Must-see highlights include Egyptian mummies (gallery 100), the peacock clock (gallery 204), da Vinci's "Madonna and child" (gallery 214), Rembrandt's "The return of the prodigal son" (gallery 254), Rubens' "Perseus and Andromeda" (gallery 246), and the Raphael loggias (gallery 227). Galleries 333–350 on the second floor house numerous art treasures from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including major works by Matisse and Picasso, all well worth seeing.Saint Petersburg · 25.3km from Pushkin
Neva River
Neva River is the mother river of Saint Petersburg, with a total length of over 70 km. It flows westward from Lake Ladoga into the Gulf of Finland, and the city has spread out along both banks of the river. A series of iconic views are lined up along the riverbank right by the water: the green and white facade of the Winter Palace and the golden spire of the Peter and Paul Fortress on Zayachy Island all stand by the water. The view from a boat is completely different from the view from the shore, making taking a cruise down the river a classic way to tour the city. In addition to daytime sightseeing, there are also night cruises specifically designed for watching the bridge openings. During the late nights of the navigation season each year, the Neva River stages the opening of the bridges: to allow large ships to pass at night, the decks of cross-river bridges like the Palace Bridge are slowly raised in the early morning. The separated bridge sections and the lights on both banks are reflected on the river surface, attracting many tourists who wait by the river specifically to watch. During the White Nights season, when it stays light late, this scene appears particularly unique, and the waterfront promenades and parks along the river are perfect for walking and enjoying the view.Vsevolozhsky District · 15.3km from Pushkin
Mariinsky Theatre
The Mariinsky Theater is a historic building in St. Petersburg, opened in 1860. It was a famous Russian musical theater of the late 19th century, with Tchaikovsky, Mossorgsky and Rimsky-Korsakov Many of his works premiered here. Today, the Mariinsky Theatre is home to the Mariinsky Ballet, the Mariinsky Opera and the Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra.Saint Petersburg · 23.9km from Pushkin
Tuutari park
Tuutari park is a popular recreational resort in the Lomonosovsky District of Russia. This modern mountain resort covering an area of 50 hectares offers a wide range of outdoor activities suitable for visitors of all ages. There are several illuminated ski slopes with a height difference of between 60 and 80 meters, which provide excellent conditions for skiing enthusiasts. In addition to skiing, the park also has a sled run, an ice skating rink and cross-country skiing trails, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of activities in winter. In addition, the resort also offers horse riding, a shooting club and hiking, which provides tourists with a wide range of options. For those tourists looking for accommodation, there are cabins for rent, which are suitable for family and group vacations. Whether in winter or in other seasons, this is an ideal place for recreation, where visitors can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and various outdoor activities.Lomonosovsky District · 13km from Pushkin
Savior on the Spilled Blood
The Cathedral of Spilled Blood is located by the Griboyedov Canal, adjacent to the Mikhailovsky Garden and the Russian Museum. It is a rare authentic Russian architecture in St. Petersburg. In 1811, Tsar Alexander II was killed by members of the "will of the people" due to the failure of the revolution. Between 1883 and 1907, the Cathedral on Spilled Blood was built on the site of the Tsar's death, hence the name. The design of the Cathedral on Spilled Blood draws on the style of the Cathedral of St. Basil's Ascension. The colorful "onion head" roof is very eye-catching. The height of the chapel is about 81 meters high, which is quite majestic. The chapel is also elegant in outline and richly decorated, inlaid with intricate and vividly coloured image patterns, accompanied by richly coloured patterned tiles and enamel bronze panels. Among them, the gilded onion heads are famous all over the world. The whole church can be photographed from the other side of the Riboyetov Canal. The interior of the Cathedral of Spilled Blood is decorated with more than 7,000 square meters of exquisite mosaics, mainly depicting scenes and characters from the stories of the Bible. These mosaics are exquisitely processed from Italian-made marbles of different colors and Russian-made gems. Nearly 30 artists participated in the production, which can be regarded as artistic masterpieces. A marble bust of Shatrov stands where the Tsar was killed, as a memorial to Alexander II. There is a small market next to the Cathedral of Spilled Blood, where there are many souvenirs about the Cathedral and Russian characteristics. Near the church is the entrance to the Mikhailovsky Garden, which also leads to the Russian State Museum. If you have enough time, you can visit.Saint Petersburg · 25.1km from Pushkin
St. Isaac's Cathedral
St. Isaac's Cathedral, also known as Isaac's Cathedral, is the largest church in northern Russia. The entire church has a magnificent architectural shape and is regarded as an outstanding work of late Russian classical architecture. It is one of the four cathedrals in the world. The church's altitude of about 100 meters is equivalent to the height of a 30-story building, and its golden "onion head" dome can be seen even in the distance. The entire church space can accommodate nearly 12,000 people at the same time. The majestic and grand architectural style is vividly interpreted. There are more than 10 huge stone pillars on each of the four sides of the church, each stone pillar weighing 120 tons, supporting the carved gables in double rows. The exterior wall of the church is veneered with gray marble, and the interior is decorated with precious minerals such as colored marble, malachite, and lapis lazuli. The gold used for decoration alone amounts to 410 kilograms, including about 100 kilograms used for gilding the outside of the dome. Since its completion in 1858, the church has not been re-gilded, but the dazzling posture of the dome is still enough to amaze visitors. The church was severely damaged in World War II, and it took more than 20 years to restore it to its present appearance after the war. On the polished granite pillars, bullet-riddled imprints can still be seen, which were not repaired during the restoration project, in order to warn future generations not to forget the past.Saint Petersburg · 24.7km from Pushkin
Pavlovskiy Park
Pavlovsk Park is a historic and picturesque park surrounding the Pavlovsk Palace. The park and palace are both listed as World Heritage Sites and are among Russia's most beautiful gardens, attracting countless visitors with their elegant design and rich history. Covering approximately 600 hectares, it is one of the largest landscape parks in Europe. Its design blends the natural beauty of English landscape gardens with the symmetrical refinement of French gardens. The park features winding paths, tranquil lakes, and meticulously arranged flowerbeds and sculptures, creating a picturesque scene. Visitors can stroll here and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature. Pavlovsk Park is not only renowned for its natural beauty and historical architecture but also for its cultural activities. Concerts, art exhibitions, and festivals are frequently held in the park, attracting numerous art lovers and cultural explorers. These activities not only enrich the park's cultural atmosphere but also provide visitors with opportunities to appreciate Russian art and culture.Saint Petersburg · 4.2km from Pushkin
Kazan Cathedral
Kazan Cathedral is an Orthodox cathedral located next to Nevsky Prospect. Designed by architect Voronikhin, construction began in the early 19th century and took 10 years to complete. The side of the cathedral facing the street features an iconic semicircular colonnade: nearly 100 Corinthian columns arranged in several rows embrace the square in front, making this curved colonnade one of the most recognizable structures on Nevsky Prospect. The cathedral is named after the Our Lady of Kazan icon enshrined within, which has long been a center of worship for believers. The main dome is painted with an image of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by sculptures and murals of biblical figures, creating an interior that is both magnificent and solemn. It also serves as a war memorial: Field Marshal Kutuzov, the commander of the Russian army during the 1812 war, is buried inside. Trophies such as captured French military flags are displayed near his tomb, and bronze statues of Kutuzov and another marshal, Barclay de Tolly, stand in the square in front of the colonnade. The cathedral remains an active Orthodox place of worship. When visiting, you will often see flickering candlelight and people praying before icons, and you may sometimes catch a service in progress. As it is a religious site, please remain quiet and dress appropriately when entering. The semicircular colonnade and the marshals' bronze statues in front are classic photo spots. A convenient route is to walk around the colonnade, then head inside to see the dome murals and Kutuzov's tomb.Saint Petersburg · 24.5km from Pushkin
Free things to do in Pushkin
Kazan Cathedral
Saint Petersburg · 24.5km from Pushkin
Peter and Paul Fortress
Saint Petersburg · 26.3km from Pushkin
Nevsky pr.
Saint Petersburg · 23.9km from Pushkin
Palace Square
Saint Petersburg · 25.1km from Pushkin
Moskovsky Victory Park
Saint Petersburg · 17.3km from Pushkin
Summer Garden
Saint Petersburg · 25.6km from Pushkin
Bronze Horseman
Saint Petersburg · 25km from Pushkin
Senate Square
Saint Petersburg · 24.9km from Pushkin
What travellers say about Pushkin
Anonymous user15 December 2025
4.0
It’s a beautiful palace. I recommend that you visit it during summer so you can roam around the yard. I visited in winter so I didn’t get to see the park at it was fully-covered with snow. I chose the earliest time which is 10am as I thought it was just around St. petersburg but it was 1 1/2 hr travel so I came late at 10:45. The automatic ticket gate won’t let me get in bit when I asked the Info counter, she asked me to go the 2nd entrance which is the gate for tours and I was granted entry on that gate.
Catherine Palace
遇见美景，快乐欣赏24 January 2023
5.0
The Catherine Garden is located in Pushkin, 25 kilometers south of St. Petersburg, Russia. It is the back garden of the Catherine Palace. It is beautifully laid out, colorful, with green trees and rippling lakes. Strolling in the French garden is an enjoyable and elegant environment.
Catherine Park
all1894 March 2026
5.0
Overall, the price was reasonable, transparent, and allowed for flexible spending. The itinerary and scenery were nice, but with a total of 7 days for the trip, I felt it would be better to add some more meaningful attractions or cities to the itinerary. For example, Vyborg Castle, which is on the border between St. Petersburg and Finland, the town of the Ninth Ring Road, or other worthwhile cities to visit. I also suggest adding one day of genuine free time in the middle of the trip, allowing you to rest or explore the surrounding area on your own, thus reducing regrets and making the trip more enriching and memorable!
Winter Palace
AlexZhA7 May 2025
5.0
A boat trip on the Neva River in Saint Petersburg is a breathtaking way to experience the city's stunning architecture and rich history. As you glide past iconic landmarks like the Winter Palace and Peter and Paul Fortress, the views are simply mesmerizing. The gentle sway of the boat, combined with the serene atmosphere of the river, makes for a perfect afternoon escape in this beautiful city.
Neva River
Anonymous user16 May 2026
5.0
What an amazing moment to watch The Nutcracker here. Spectacular performance!
Mariinsky Theatre
Nasnik15 October 2026
5.0
I recently visited the Church of the Savior on Blood in St. Petersburg, and it was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my trip. From the moment I saw its colorful onion domes and intricate mosaics, I was completely amazed. The architecture is breathtaking, and every detail, both outside and inside, feels like a work of art.Inside, the atmosphere is peaceful and inspiring. The walls and ceilings are covered with stunning mosaics that sparkle in the light. I spent a long time looking at the beautiful icons, patterns, and golden details. The history of the place also made a deep impression on me, and I left with greater appreciation for Russian culture and art.The staff were polite, and although there were many visitors, the space still felt calm and special. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting St. Petersburg. Whether you love history, architecture, or beautiful places, the Church of the Savior on Blood will not disappoint. I liked everything.
Savior on the Spilled Blood
YoYo_0T9A3B0L2 November 2025
5.0
St. Isaac's Cathedral is world-renowned for its magnificent architecture and profound historical significance. It is not only a sacred site of religion but also a gem of architectural art. Every stone, every archway, bears the marks of history and tells stories of the past.
St. Isaac's Cathedral
Exploreit23 October 2025
4.0
Kazan Cathedral in Saint Petersburg is an elegant masterpiece and a symbol of Russian Orthodox faith. Its grand colonnade stretches majestically along Nevsky Prospekt, creating a striking and photogenic landmark.During the day, the cathedral’s classical architecture and detailed façade are impressive, and the surrounding square is lively with locals and visitors alike. Inside, the church exudes serenity, with beautifully decorated icons, chandeliers, and intricate artwork creating a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere.Kazan Cathedral is not only a place of worship but also an important historical and cultural site, making it a must-visit for anyone exploring Saint Petersburg.
Kazan Cathedral
