Academic District
St. Petersburg
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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.
Palace Square
The architectural epicenter of St. Petersburg, this square is of great artistic and historical significance.
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.
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.
Summer Garden
Go back in time to St. Petersburg’s opulent past at this popular garden, which is inextricably linked with its founder, Peter the Great.
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Other neighborhoods around Academic District
Sosnovsko District
While Sosnovsko District isn't home to many top sights, Botanical Gardens and Kirov Apartment Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
District No. 21
Even though there aren't top sights in District No. 21, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery. Jump on the metro at Grazhdansky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.
District No. 15
When in District No. 15, you can plan a visit to Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery and PitStop Drive, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Petrogradskaya District
Petrogradskaya District is well-liked for its museums and architecture. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Kirov Apartment Museum and Planetarium 1 are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around.
Palace District
While you're in Palace District, take in top sights like Alexander Pushkin Museum and Memorial Apartment and jump on the metro at Nevsky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.
Tsentralny
Consider a visit to Anna Akhmatova Museum at the Fountain House and take some time to enjoy the interesting museums during your time in Tsentralny. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station.
