Cruiser Aurora, Museum of the Defense and Siege of Leningrad, and Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Peter and Paul Fortress, Strelka, and Palace Embankment are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at Alexandrinsky Theatre, Oktyabrskiy Big Concert Hall, and Mariinsky Theatre.