The palace is also known as the Fountain House and now is home to the Museum of Musical Life.

This large, five-domed cathedral, dating back to 1113, is the oldest building in Yaroslav's Court.

A river known for superb fly fishing, with an abundance of Atlantic salmon.

The beloved ruler, whose reign is called the "golden age" of Russia, is memorialized in this statue of Catherine with carvings of dignitaries at her feet.

Things change, but when I visited the Jimi Hendrix Blues Club a few years ago it seemed to be an authentic music hangout of the type the name indicates. It is a small, friendly club. I advise you not...

Many world-famous conductors and musicians have performed at this hall, one of the largest music centers in the world.

Architectural buffs will enjoy viewing this Baroque-style building, one of the city's oldest cathedrals and a striking vision in turquoise and white crowned by five gleaming cupolas.

Notable for an array of cannons on its grounds and for its two revered icons, the Savior Not Created by Human Hands (Tsar Peter's favorite) and the Holy Mother of God, this cathedral is one of the most frequently visited in the city.

A seated and pensive-looking statue of Dostoyevsky honors the famous Russian novelist in the city where he spent most of his adult life and wrote several of his greatest works.

The focal point of Victory Square is an impressive obelisk monument dedicated to the citizens and soldiers of Leningrad who, through tremendous hardship, successfully repelled the Nazis during the 900-day Siege of Leningrad in World War II.

The powerful columns in this monument to the Russian victory in the Russo-Turkish war of 1828 represent the grandeur and greatness of the Russian army.

This monument to Peter the Great depicts the Russian ruler as a young man building a ship, a skill that he learned in Holland and brought back with him to help build the Russian Navy.

This controversial monument to the unpopular Russian Tsar unflatteringly portrayed him as a corpulent bronze figure on a heavyweight horse.

Learn about the history of art education in Russia and view works by students and teachers from the famous Academy of Fine Arts, from which many of the most prominent Russian artists graduated.

This jewel of a museum, hidden inside the Artistic Industrial Academy, is worth a visit both for the magnificent building that houses it and for its treasure trove of glass, ceramics, furniture and other fine arts and antiques.

Russia's best railways museum uses intricately detailed models to trace the development of the country's railways from the first Russian steam locomotive to modern-day trains.

Now a floating museum, this historic ship helped rescue the Italian polar expedition led by Umberto Nobile, led Allied arms and supply convoys in World War II and later conducted polar research expeditions.

This newly restored museum - stock full of military memorabilia - is dedicated to one of Russia's most respected generals, who led troops to victory during the Crimean War.

Thirty-two different kinds of marble compose the facades and interior of this palace which now exhibits temporary art exhibitions as well as a permanent exhibit of the works of painters and sculptors who influenced the development of Russian art.

A gift from Catherine to Count Grigory Orlov, her favorite, the Gatchina estate includes a classical style royal residence surrounded by wonderful park and lakes.

One of the oldest squares in St Petersburg and formerly home to bustling marketplace has been renovated.

Carlo Rossi, Alexander I's favorite architect, created this impressive Neo-Classical ensemble of buildings.

Located on Krestovsky Island, this is one of the biggest stadiums in Russia with a capacity of 80,000 people.