When St. Petersburg was the capital of the Russian Empire, the imperial family always had ambitious plans to build palaces, gardens, and places of worship that would surpass those that had been built before.
These landmarks have continued to outperform the most important contemporary landmarks until now. Landmarks Modern to this day, it attracts many visitors who admire it and admire its former glory.
The most beautiful landmarks in St. Petersburg
Winter Palace - St. Petersburg
It would be difficult to pinpoint one landmark that truly represents St. Petersburg (since there are so many).
But perhaps the Winter Palace stands out as one of the city's most visited landmarks.
The palace extends down the bridge and includes four buildings that comprise the Hermitage complex.
It is the largest museum in St. Petersburg and in the country, but it is also loved for its beautiful exterior.
Winter Palace, St. Petersburg
St. Isaac's Cathedral - Saint Petersburg
St. Isaac's Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in the world and is also an impressive landmark on the world level. Russia Completely.
The construction of the cathedral took 40 years under the supervision of the architect Auguste de Montferrand.
Innovative technology was used to build the massive walls, columns and many of the fine interior details.
The cathedral is still active today and open for prayers.
It is of course open to visitors and St Isaac's Gallery is a great place to get a panoramic view of St Petersburg.
St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg
Kazan Cathedral - Saint Petersburg
The construction of the Kazan Cathedral began at the beginning of the 19th century.
The inspiration for the design came from St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, and when first planned, the cathedral was intended to become the main Orthodox church in Russia.
But its purpose changed due to Russia's victory over Napoleon in 1812 and the cathedral became a memorial to this victory and to the marshal who led Russia to victory in the battle (Mikhail Kutuzov) who was buried inside the church.
Kazan Cathedral and Kutuzov Statue
Catherine's Palace
The Catherine Palace was used as a summer residence for the imperial family from the late 18th century.
It was first occupied by the wife of Peter the Great, but later by her daughter Elizabeth, who ordered it to be expanded.
Some say that the light blue colour of the facade was chosen specifically by Elizabeth, because it reminded her of her mother's eyes.
The palace has a total of 52 rooms, 29 of which have been renovated, but one in particular is particularly famous.
The Ampere Room, a gift from King Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia, was a room decorated from top to bottom in amber.
The room disappeared during World War II and has since been restored, but the location of the original room remains unknown.
Catherine Palace, St. Petersburg
Church of the Savior on Blood
The Church of the Savior on Blood lives up to its name, as it was built on the site of a murder.
One of Russia's most powerful emperors of that era, Alexander II, was assassinated by a terrorist on the spot where the church stands today.
The church is different from other monuments in St. Petersburg.
It was built in the style of medieval Russian architecture, which is similar to the style of St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow.
Impressively, the exterior of the church is covered with more than 7,000 mosaics.
The church is no longer in operation but is still an important landmark in St. Petersburg.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Bronze Horseman Monument
The Bronze Horseman monument was commissioned by Empress Catherine the Great to commemorate the city's founder, Peter the Great.
The sculpture represents the emperor riding his horse, and the statue is mounted on a large piece of granite called the Thunder Stone.
The stone is supposed to represent the difficulties Peter the Great had to overcome when building the empire.
Legend has it that this piece of granite was split by a lightning strike and was the largest stone ever moved by humans.
Bronze Horseman Monument, St. Petersburg
Trinity Cathedral
The Trinity Cathedral was built in the 19th century to commemorate Russia's victory in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878.
The cathedral rises to a height of more than 80 metres (262 ft), making it one of the tallest buildings in the region.
However, the cathedral was looted and vandalized after the Bolshevik Revolution and was later completely closed.
Later (in 2006) when it was already being restored, a fire also broke out, causing severe damage to its interior structure.
Now the cathedral has been restored again and is open to visitors.
Trinity Cathedral, St. Petersburg
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