Undoubtedly, one of the most popular plans during a trip to Russia is the St. Petersburg tour, which attracts millions of tourists to St. Petersburg every year. One of the main reasons for St. Petersburg's popularity as one of Russia's top tourist destinations is many tourist attractions and places of interest in the city. There are also many leisure and entertainment programs in St. Petersburg that can take weeks of tourists' time in St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg tourist attractions range from art, cultural, practical, historical, and political museums to attractions such as imperial gardens and public parks, cultural centers such as theaters and music concert halls, interactive museums, imperial and aristocratic palaces in and around the city, monument and memorial structures, as well as entertainment programs such as cruise ship tours and the opening and closing of St. Petersburg's drawbridges. Unfortunately, due to a large number of tourist attractions and places of interest, it is not possible to see all of them on a short trip to St. Petersburg. Hence, tourists try to follow the recommendations of tour operators in Russia and travel agencies to create a complete program to travel to St. Petersburg. Although there are many advantages to traveling to Russia, one of the disadvantages of this style is that it ignores many tourist attractions and entertainment programs that may appeal to some tourists. At Star Travel Group, in addition to introducing Russia's top tourist attractions and the best entertainment programs, we also try to present places and attractions that may be of little interest to most tourists so that no part of St. Petersburg remains unknown to anyone. One of the most common ways to categorize tourist attractions in St. Petersburg is to categorize them based on their location in the city. We have already introduced three of the four main neighborhoods of St. Petersburg that have the most tourist attractions and sights. Now we are going to introduce the fourth central neighborhood of St. Petersburg, the Petrogradsky District.
Petrogradsky District
The Petrogradsky District was originally the site of the founding of St. Petersburg. This historic neighborhood was founded by Peter the Great with the construction of the first significant building on the St. Petersburg tour, the Peter and Paul Fortress. Although after the death of Peter the Great, at his wish, the center of St. Petersburg and the body of government was moved to Vasilievsky Island, and the Petrogradsky District turned to the suburb of St. Petersburg, today it is one of the four central and the main St. Petersburg districts that contain many tourist attractions in its heart. Visiting these attractions and places of interest can become part of your St. Petersburg tour. The Petrogradsky District, home to royal palaces and aristocratic mansions, was revived only after the Trinity Bridge's construction, which connected the neighborhood to the mainland of St. Petersburg. Today, the Petrogradsky District is home to a large number of scientific and educational institutions, historical and political museums, leisure and tourism centers that we intend to introduce. You can visit our blog to learn more about the tourist attractions of St. Petersburg on tour to Russia.
Peter and Paul Fortress
One of the most important tourist attractions, historical landmarks, and symbols of the St. Petersburg tour in the Petrogradsky District is Peter and Paul Fortress. This historical landmark, which houses some of St. Petersburg's first structures, such as St. Petersburg's first cathedral, Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral is one of the many tourist attractions you can see during your tour to Russia. The Petrogradsky District is made up of seven different islands; Peter and Paul Fortress is located on one of these islands called Zayachy Island or Hare Island. You can visit our blog for more information on Peter and Paul Fortress, its tourist attractions, and how to see it during your tour to St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg Best Museums
Of course, the Petrogradsky District hosts many other museums on the St. Petersburg tour, one of which is located right in front of Peter and Paul Fortress. The Artillery Museum is one of the war museums that tourists can visit during their tour to Russia and see the cannons and military uniforms in possession of the Russian Imperial Army. The Museum of Political History is also one of the most famous historical and political museums visited by many tourists during the tour to St. Petersburg. One of the first ship museums in Russia, the Aurora Cruiser Ship Museum, is located in the Petrogradsky District and can become a tourist attraction on the St. Petersburg tour for tourists who are interested in the history of this famous cruiser ship.
Yelagin Island
Yelagin Island is one of the seven islands that make up the Petrogradsky District, which is more prevalent among other islands in tourism terms. Yelagin Island, home to one of the most famous imperial palaces in St. Petersburg, Yelagin Palace, hosts the Museum of Glass art in its palace. Yelagin Park, one of the largest and most popular green and public spaces in St. Petersburg and a destination for many St. Petersburg residents on weekends, is also one of the attractions that attract many tourists to this island. You can learn about this island, its attractions, and how to get there on tour to St. Petersburg on our weblog.
Krestovsky Island
Another of the seven islands in the Petrogradsky District that is very popular with tourists is Krestovsky Island. The island is home to St. Petersburg's largest sports complex, the Gazprom Arena, and the Ostrov Amusement Park. Although these two are very popular in tourism terms, the main tourist attraction on Krestovsky Island is St. Petersburg Victory Park, built on the island after World War II. You can visit our blog for more information about this park and the reasons for its importance.
Kamenny Island
Kamenny Island is one of the few islands in the Petrogradsky District to receive the least attention from tourists on tour to St. Petersburg. Of course, the reason behind this lack of attention to this island is the lack of many tourist attractions on this island. Kamenny Island is home to more educational and scientific centers than tourist attractions and attractions. However, the island also has tourist attractions such as the Kamenny Palace and the Kamenny Theater, which you can learn more about them on our weblog.
Top attractions of St. Petersburg
Besides the attractions we have mentioned so far, the Petrogradsky District hosts other tourist attractions on the St. Petersburg tour. One of the top attractions of St. Petersburg in the Petrogradsky District is undoubtedly the Leningrad Zoo. This famous zoo is one of the sights of St. Petersburg that is suitable for family visits. The first private house in St. Petersburg and the first imperial palace in the city, which is a cabin-shaped house and was built in less than three days, is the Cabin of Peter the Great, which is located in this neighborhood and has a unique historical significance. The Botanical Garden is also one of the places you should not miss during your tour to Russia.
Best Hotels in St. Petersburg
Although most Petrogradsky District hotels are suitable for economical trips, you can still find some of the best hotels in St. Petersburg in this neighborhood. Hotels, such as the Tradition Hotel, the Vedensky Hotel, and the Park Krestovskiy Hotel, are among the places you can stay during your tour to St. Petersburg. One of the most popular five-star hotels in the Petrogradsky District is the Parklane Resort and SPA Hotel, which you can choose as your accommodation during your travel to St. Petersburg.
Best Restaurants in St. Petersburg
Although most tourists prefer to try the restaurants in the city center and around Nevsky Prospect, some of the best restaurants in St. Petersburg are located in the Petrogradsky District. The Spanish Atelier Tapas & Bar is one of the most popular restaurants on Petrograd Island. Harvest Restaurant is another famous Russian restaurant in St. Petersburg. Besides them, we can also mention the Suki Japanese and East Asian Restaurant, the Ryba Italian Restaurant at River House Shopping Center, the Mesto Cafe, and the Probka Italian-Mediterranean Restaurant. You can visit our blog to get acquainted with other tourist attractions in St. Petersburg and to learn how to travel to Russia.
