Palace Embankment Tours and Activities
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Popular places to visit
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.
Palace Square
The architectural epicenter of St. Petersburg, this square is of great artistic and historical significance.
State Hermitage Museum
Immerse yourself in a collection of prehistoric artifacts, Middle Eastern jewelry and European art that spans 6,000 years in one of the world’s oldest museums.
Anna Akhmatova Literary and Memorial Museum
Be inspired by a fascinating story of literary resistance in this museum, which is dedicated to one of Russia’s literary greats.
Alexander Column
Towering over St. Petersburg’s Palace Square, this column commemorates Russia’s victory over Napoleonic forces.
Trinity Bridge
You can learn about the history of St. Petersburg with a stop at Trinity Bridge. Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.