Aptekarskiy Ostrov Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
St. Petersburg Botanical Garden
Step into an oasis in central St. Petersburg and discover a variety of flora from all over the world.
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.
Mariinsky Theatre
Enjoy a show at Mariinsky Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.
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.
Other neighbourhoods around Aptekarskiy Ostrov
Petrogradskaya District
Get to know Petrogradskaya District and its many features like its museums and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Planetarium 1 and Military History Museum of Artillery, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around the city.
Palace District
While you're in Palace District, take in top sights like Russian Museum and jump on the metro at Nevsky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.
District No. 78
If you're spending time in District No. 78, check out sights like Great Gostiny Dvor or Kazan Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gostiny Dvor Station or Admiralteyskaya Station.
St. Petersburg City Centre
Fascinating museums, prominent churches, and charming cafes are just a few top things to explore in St. Petersburg City Centre. A visit to State Museum of Theatre and Music or Alexandrinsky Theatre might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.
Nevsky Prospekt
Museums, theatres and churches highlight some notable features of Nevsky Prospekt. Make a stop by Anichkov Bridge or Faberge Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Gostiny Dvor Station to get around town.
Tsentralny
Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Anichkov Bridge.
