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Palace Square & Alexander Column
Vast square before the Winter Palace in St Petersburg dominated by a 47-metre granite column, the city's central gathering place.
0 km · about 5 min drive
St.-Petersburg, Russia · Europe
Saint Petersburg works well as a base: 10 minutes from Finlyandskiy, 23km from Peterhof Palace.
Saint Petersburg is a major city located in St.-Petersburg, Russia. With a population of 5,351,935, it is one of the largest urban centers in Europe.
On a road trip, Saint Petersburg sits in Russia. It's in the Europe/Moscow time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saint Petersburg to your route.
Central Saint Petersburg is the central business district of Saint Petersburg, Russia. It has no skyscrapers. Its main borders are Neva River to the north and west, and the Fontanka River to the south and east, but the downtown includes areas outside.
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Saint Petersburg is located in St.-Petersburg, Russia, Europe. The coordinates are 59.9386 latitude, 30.3141 longitude.
Saint Petersburg has a population of approximately 5,351,935 people, making it a major city in Russia.
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Vast square before the Winter Palace in St Petersburg dominated by a 47-metre granite column, the city's central gathering place.
0 km · about 5 min drive
museum
One of the world's largest and oldest museums, housed in the opulent Winter Palace with over three million artworks.
0 km · about 5 min drive
cathedral
An elaborately decorated Russian Orthodox church in St. Petersburg featuring over 7,500 square meters of mosaics.
1 km · about 5 min drive
castle
A series of palaces and gardens near Saint Petersburg, often referred to as the Russian Versailles for its opulent fountains and gilded statues.
23 km · about 25 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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