Balkanskiy Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
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.
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.
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.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Mariinsky Theatre
Enjoy a show at Mariinsky Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.
Kazan Cathedral
Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.
Other neighbourhoods around Balkanskiy
Moskovskiy
Moskovskiy is well liked for its breweries and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Victory Square and Heroic Defenders of Leningrad Monument are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Zvyozdnaya Station or Moskovskaya Station to get around.
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.
54
While 54 isn't home to many top sights, Ice Palace Saint Petersburg and Museum of the Imperial Porcelain Factory are some notable places to visit nearby.
Narva District
While you're in Narva District, take in top sights like Narva Triumphal Arch and jump on the metro at Narvskaya Station to see more of the city.
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.
Tsentralny
Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Faberge Museum.
- State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
- St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Summer Garden
- Alexander Palace
- Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo
- Peter and Paul Fortress
- Palace Square
- Peterhof Palace and Garden
- Admiralty Building
- Pavlovsk Palace and Park
- Anichkov Palace
- Strelka
- Outlet Village Pulkovo
- Saint Petersburg Mosque
- Ligovsky Prospekt