Vasilyevsky Island

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Strelka showing a river or creek and night scenes

Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography showing heritage architecture and a city

Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art which includes art

Visit Vasilyevsky Island

Things to do

Popular places to visit

Strelka

Visit Vasilievsky Island for an interesting mix of St. Petersburg’s past and present in one convenient location by the water.

Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art

See monumental installations and exclusive Russian art in the biggest contemporary museum in Russia.

Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography showing a river or creek and heritage architecture

Kunstkamera

This museum houses fine examples of Russian art, as well as a vast number of interesting objects from around the globe.

Low angle view of Rostral Column in front of a building, St. Petersburg, Russia

Rostral Columns

You can find out about the history of St. Petersburg with a visit to Rostral Columns. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

Hermitage featuring heritage architecture and a garden

State Hermitage Museum

Immerse yourself in a collection of prehistoric artifacts, Middle Eastern jewelry and European art that spans 6,000 years in one of the world’s oldest museums.

Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood which includes heritage architecture

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood

This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.