Vasilyevsky Island Travel Guide

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.