Saint Petersburg is a city of magnificent planning and layout. The
Saint Petersburg attractions include cathedrals, palaces, monuments, parks and gardens.
It was founded and christened after Czar Peter the Great. This city is located in the Neva Delta region and is drained by many rivers and rivulets that enhance the scenic beauty of the place.
Palaces in Saint Petersburg
During the rule of the Czars in Russia, Saint Petersburg was served as the administrative center ever since its foundation in the early 18th century. It was not only the emperors who possessed lavish palaces, but also the nobles and people of important positions who constructed splendid edifices. Most of the palaces are spread over hundreds of acres of land and have awesome interiors. Some of the most important palaces in Saint Petersburg include:
- The Winter Palace
- Summer Palace
- Belozersky Palace
- The Yelagin Palace
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- The Yusupov Palace
- The Cottage Palace in Peterhof
- The Marble Palace, St. Petersburg
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Saint Petersburg Parks and Gardens
Saint Petersburg Parks and Gardens contribute largely to the protection of the environment of the city. The city has two hundred gardens that add to the beauty of the city. Petersburg is home to one of Europe's largest botanical institutions, the Botanical Garden. The following are the names of some important gardens and parks in Saint Petersburg:
- Summer Garden
- Field of Mars
- Catherine Garden
- Maritime Victory Park
- Kirov Central Culture and Leisure Park
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- Alexander Garden
- Leningrad Zoo
- Michael Garden
- Moscow Victory Park
- Tauride Garden
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Other Saint Petersburg Attractions include the Palace Square, Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns, Peterhof, the Admiralty and Nevsky Prospect, to name a few.
