St Petersburg Attractions

Situated by the sides of Neva River, St. Petersburg is the third largest city in Europe and one of the most important tourist destinations in Russia. Earlier called by the names of Petrograd and Leningrad, St. Petersburg is home to numerous parks, museums and historical buildings of 18th and 19th century that reverberate the glorious history of the city. You will be pleasantly surprised by the size of the Hermitage Museum which is the largest museum in the city. The main attraction is the Peter and Paul fortress situated on the banks of Neva River and the Saint Petersburg Mosque which is the largest mosque in Europe.