Vasilyevsky Island Travel Guide

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Strelka featuring a river or creek and night scenes

Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography which includes a city and heritage architecture

Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art featuring art

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Strelka

5/5(1 review)

Visit Vasilievsky Island for an interesting mix of St. Petersburg’s past and present in one convenient location by the water.

Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art

See monumental installations and exclusive Russian art in the biggest contemporary museum in Russia.

Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography showing heritage architecture and a river or creek

Kunstkamera

4.5/5(5 reviews)

This museum houses fine examples of Russian art, as well as a vast number of interesting objects from around the globe.

Low angle view of Rostral Column in front of a building, St. Petersburg, Russia

Rostral Columns

You can find out about the history of St. Petersburg with a stop at Rostral Columns. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Hermitage which includes a garden and heritage architecture

State Hermitage Museum

4.5/5(94 reviews)

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

4.5/5(90 reviews)

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

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