Country: russia
See the great highlights of Saint Petersburg city center on this live virtual walking tour. Starting at the beautiful Art Nouveau Eliseyev Food Hall, we will be captivated by its enchanting exterior and interiors. Next, we will arrive at the Fine Arts Square and observe the groupings of theatres and museums built in the classical style, including the Philharmonic Hall. The center of the square features a monument to the famous writer Alexander Pushkin. Onward to emblematic Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, we enjoy a view of the Griboedova Canal and its surroundings. The church was a dedication to the remembrance of Alexander II. It is built at the location of his assassination, and the building was funded by the Romanov family. Continuing on, we will encounter the magnificent Kazan Cathedral, dedicated to one of the most venerated and legendary holy icons in Russia, the lost Our Lady of Kazan. Through several pedestrian walkways and boulevards, we reach our final destination at Palace Square, the city’s gem, where you will see the Alexander Column, the Winter Palace, and the General Headquarters. Come with me as I show you the great sites and streets of the Imperial City.
Highlights: Eliseyev Food Hall, Fine Arts Square, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, Kazan Cathedral, Palace Square
Your guide: Vladislav Kagarlitsky