District No. 72
St. Petersburg
Visit District No. 72
Popular places to visit
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.
St. Isaac's Cathedral
This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.
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.
Mariinsky Theatre
Enjoy a show at Mariinsky Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and stunning cathedral.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Peterhof Palace and Garden
Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.
Other neighbourhoods around District No. 72
Moscow Outpost District
While you're in Moscow Outpost District, take in top sights like Grand Maket Russia Interactive Museum or Moscow Triumphal Gate, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elektrosila Station or Moskovskiye Vorota Station.
Okrug
While you're in Okrug, take in top sights like Buff Theater and jump on the metro at Novocherkasskaya Station to see more of the city.
Vladimirskiy
While you're in Vladimirskiy, take in top sights like Russian State Museum of the Arctic and Antarctic or Bread Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vladimirskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station.
Fishing District
Even though there aren't top sights in Fishing District, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Museum of the Imperial Porcelain Factory. Jump on the metro at Rybatskoye Station to see more of the city.
Admiralteyskiy
Consider exploring the cosy coffee shops in Admiralteyskiy. If sightseeing is on the list, St. Nicholas' Naval Cathedral is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Frunzenskaya Station or Tekhnologichesky Institut Station to see more of the area.
Tsentralny
Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Anna Akhmatova Museum at the Fountain House.
