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State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
You can study the exhibits at State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to St. Petersburg. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
St. Isaac's Cathedral
Find out about the history of St. Petersburg with a stop at St. Isaac's Cathedral. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Learn about the local history of St. Petersburg with a stop at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo
You can learn about the history of Pushkin with a stop at Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Russian Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Russian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to St. Petersburg. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and churches.
Mariinsky Theatre
Enjoy a show at Mariinsky Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's entertainment choices and stunning cathedral.
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Other neighborhoods around Academic District
Sosnovsko District
While Sosnovsko District isn't home to many top sights, Botanical Gardens and Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery are some notable places to visit nearby.
District No. 21
Even though there aren't top sights in District No. 21, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery. Jump on the metro at Grazhdansky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.
District No. 15
When in District No. 15, you can plan a visit to Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery and Site of Pushkin's Duel, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Komendantskyi Airfield
While you're in Komendantskyi Airfield, take in top sights like Site of Pushkin's Duel and jump on the metro at Pionerskaya Station to see more of the city.
Petrogradskaya District
Petrogradskaya District is well-liked for its museums and architecture. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Planetarium and Saint Petersburg Mosque are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around.
Palace District
While you're in Palace District, take in top sights like Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and jump on the metro at Nevsky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.