Things to Do in Peterhof

6 Petrovskaia Naberezhnaya Ulitsa, St Petersburg, 197, Russia

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Hidden behind a cluster of trees on the banks of the Neva is the oldest building in St Petersburg. This is a three-room log cabin, which was home to the city's founder, Peter the Great. He lived here in 1703 while supervising t... more

Razvodnaya Ulitsa 2, St Petersburg, 198516, Russia

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Of all St Petersburg's attractions, the country estate of Peterhof is perhaps the place that inspires the greatest pride among the city's population. Extravagant and bombastic in parts, elegant and relaxed in others, Peterhof's... more

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…Fountains, fountains everywhere.. We boarded the bus this morning for a one hour trip out to the Peterhof Palace… continue reading »

48 Lenina Ulitsa, Lomonosov, 189, Russia

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This is one of the lesser known of the former tsarist resorts. It is situated 41 kilometers from St. Petersburg on the Finnish Sea Gulf. Sitting on a hill and overlooking the sea gulf, the main palace looks impressive. The vast... more

Lenexpo, Bolshoi prospekt, 130, St Petersburg, Russia

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A trade exhibition attracting interested parties from all over Russian and abroad. The majority of visitors are highly qualified specialists, whose goals may range from the simple gathering of information and monitoring of tech... more

94 Turgeneva Ulitsa, St Petersburg, Russia

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Named after Turgenev's story about a dumb yard-keeper Gerasim who had drowned his dog Mumu at the order of his landowner's wife, the cafe even has the figures of these characters sitting in one of the halls. The atmosphere is v... more

Average Prospect 77, St Petersburg, 191167, Russia

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Depot 3rd Barn is one of the most unusual locations for concerts and events. But this old barn of St. Petersburg is now a busy venue that has seen live performances from big names. From bands to DJs to singers and guitarists, a... more

24 Kamskaia Ulitsa, St Petersburg, 198, Russia

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This burial place, situated near the Black river, was established by decree of the Synod (church council) in 1738. The most famous place in the cemetery is the small chapel over the relics of Ksenia of St. Petersburg, who is c... more

8 Kamskaia Ulitsa, St Petersburg, Russia

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The collection includes souvenir dolls from all over the world, dolls made by St Petersburg's painters, and many others. An exhibition Russian Peasant Dolls" shows the important role which dolls played in the life of peasants.... more

8 Kamskaya Ulitsa, St Petersburg, 199, Russia

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The St. Petersburg Doll Museum on Vassilievsky Island, alongside the Smolenka river, is a cozy museum that holds a permanent as well as temporary exhibitions of dolls, puppets and children's toys. There is a small workshop wher... more

Stachek Ulitsa, St Petersburg, 198, Russia

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This a striking structure, not only because of the shade of green it stands in but also because of its incongruity in an area made up of a good deal of 'Constructivist' architecture dating from the 1920s. Originally a makeshift... more