21 Majestic Photos of St. Petersburg Will Leave You in Awe of This Russian City

Russia's cultural capital, St. Petersburg, is worth at least one visit in a lifetime. These amazing pictures show why.

Russia’s second-largest city, Saint Petersburg, is a wonder in itself. It brings together a fine blend of history, culture and architectural brilliance. The fact that it is an important port on the Baltic Sea adds to its allure. The city stands on the Neva River which means it is abundant in natural beauty all around. It has been given the sobriquet “Venice of the North” (like 6 other cities) thanks to its similarity to the Italian canal city. St. Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia and for good reason. Its museums and art galleries are excellent mediums to learn about its intriguing past. Hermitage, one of the world’s largest art museums is located here. The Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments together constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (ALSO SEE 10 countries where summers are colder than winters in India) Here are some amazing photos of Saint Petersburg in Russia that show why it is a city worth visiting.

Famous church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in Saint Petersburg, Russia

View of Winter Palace square in Saint Petersburg

View of Saint Isaac’s square and the Monument to Nicholas I in St. Petersburg, Russia

Another beautiful shot of Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia

Trinity Cathedral in St. Petersburg

The dome of St Isaac’s Cathedral in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Opening of Palace drawbridge, White nights in Saint Petersburg with a view of Peter and Paul Cathedral through the bridge

View of Isaac cathedral during spring time in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Aerial view of the Savior on Spilled Blood and the channel in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Peter-Pavel’s Fortress in St. Petersburg

Young female tourist resting on the square in front of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia

Panorama of St. Petersburg with Peter-Pavel’s Fortress and Neva River

Saint Isaac Cathedral across Moyka river in St Petersburg, Russia

Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg

Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, Saint Petersburg, Russia

The popular attraction – Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia

Enchanting shot of Saint-Petersburg in winter

Summer Park landscape in Saint Petersburg, Russia

St. Petersburg on a bright and sunny day

View of St. Petersburg city from the colonnade of St. Isaac’s

Tourists at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St Petersburg, Russia

Beautiful, isn’t it? If you want to experience the culture of Russia, what better place than its cultural capital?!