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This is a monument to the Russian victory in the Battle of Chesme in 1778.
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Tikhvin Monastery of the Mother of God
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Rising like a fairy tale across the Tabory pond, this complex is about a 1km walk from the train station straight along Sovetskaya ul. At its heart is the…
Around St Petersburg
This attractive walled complex dates to the 12th century and is still in the process of being rebuilt following its decommissioning during the Soviet…
Around St Petersburg
This is one of the first palaces that Peter the Great built out this way while supervising his far grander enterprise down the road. It has some well…
Around St Petersburg
Russian architect Andrei Voronykhin (who rose from serfdom to become one of Petersburg's master architects), designed this simple but elegant pavilion. It…
Svyato-Uspensky Devichy Monastery
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The women's monastery on the main road in Staraya Ladoga is a remarkably atmospheric place to wander. The small brick church, with its 900-year-old…
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In the complex of Monplaisir, this was built over various periods. Although the interior isn't spectacular, it does provide insight into life among the…
Around St Petersburg
Laid out in the late-18th century by Vincenzo Brenna for the private use of the royal family, the Private Garden is a charming place to stroll, full of…
Historical-Architectural & Archaeological Museum
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Displays an interesting retrospective of the area’s history, including a scale model of how the fortress once looked and items found on archaeological…
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Built by Rastrelli between 1747 and 1755, this building was where Catherine the Great was living when her husband Peter III was overthrown, paving the way…
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This baroque cathedral can be found at the end of the pedestrianised shopping street off the central pr 25 Oktyabrya. It has a grandly restored interior…
Tikhvin Historical Memorial & Architectural Museum
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On the grounds of Tikhvin's photogenic monastery, this small museum has intriguing displays on the monastery’s history as well as religious art dating…
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A two-storey pavilion that houses temporary exhibitions on the ground floor. The upper-storey contains a long colonnade perfect for strolling and taking…
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This somewhat overgrown 200-hectare park houses the Alexander Palace, a favourite retreat for Nicholas II and family, the last of the Romanov line.
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This large ornamental 'pond' is more of a lake, and forms the centrepiece of the landscaped gardens at Tsarskoe Selo.
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A formal garden restricted to members of the royal family. When the flowers are in bloom, it's a stunning sight.
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The Upper Garden is the charming formal garden that leads to the Grand Palace's southern front.
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An imposing brick church completed in 1905 that stands tall (70m high) in Peterhof town.
Vyborg
The Clock Tower was first built in 1490 and is worth climbing for the views of town. At time of research, it was closed for long-term restoration.
Vyborg
One unmissable relic of Vyborg’s Swedish times is the squat Round Tower, which now houses a restaurant.
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Opposite the entrance to the Palace of Congress and scoring high on the modern kitsch factor is Lindstrem’s Dacha, once the home of the Grand Duke’s…
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Not a must-see sight, the palace nonetheless provides a fascinating glimpse of how a modern-day Russian leader likes to entertain guests. There’s a small…
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The small stone St George’s Church is only open May to October in order to protect the remains of the delicate 12th-century frescoes still visible on its…
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Marking the north end of the village, this green onion-domed church dates from 1695 and is pretty as a picture, with a colourful iconostasis and frescoes.
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With its minaret and mosaic-covered interior this pavilion perched over the water was meant to resemble a mosque. The building closes during bad weather.
Vyborg
This is the remains of the 15th-century Town Hall, with its distinctive white tower crowned with what resembles a giant metallic wizard’s hat.
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This attractive cathedral frames one side of Tikhvin’s central square, where Lenin’s statue still stands.
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Late 18th-century sculpture purchased by Alexander I and given as a present to his mother Maria Fyodorovna.
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On an island in the middle of a large pond, this concert hall is used for various musical performances.
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Down on the lake, the Venus Pavilion juts out into the water and has an elaborately painted interior.
Vyborg
A small gallery inside Vyborg's arts school that has regularly changing exhibitions.
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This red-brick building with bright blue domes is an important Gatchina church.