Krasnogvardeysky District
Popular places to visit
State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
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.
St. Isaac's Cathedral
This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.
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.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Kazan Cathedral
Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.
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.
Other neighbourhoods around Krasnogvardeysky District
Kalininsky
Check out the monuments while you're in Kalininsky. Hop on the metro at Akademicheskaya Station and Grazhdansky Prospekt Station to see top sights like Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery and St. Petersburg Bread Museum.
Sampsonievskoe
When in Sampsonievskoe and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Petersburg Botanical Garden or Botanical Gardens and hop on the metro to see more the city at Vyborgskaya Station or Lesnaya Station.
Ligovka Yamskaya
While you're in Ligovka Yamskaya, take in top sights like Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery or Galeria, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Ploshchad Alexandra Nevskogo II Station or Ligovsky Prospekt Station.
Tsentralny
Consider a visit to Faberge Museum and take some time to enjoy the interesting museums during your time in Tsentralny. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station.
54
54 might not have many top sights, but Ice Palace Saint Petersburg and Museum of the Imperial Porcelain Factory are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nevsky Prospekt
Museums, theaters, and churches highlight some notable features of Nevsky Prospekt. Make a stop by Faberge Museum or Fontanka River Embankment while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Gostiny Dvor Station to get around town.
- State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
- St. Isaac's Cathedral
- Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
- Russian Museum
- Kazan Cathedral
- Alexander Palace
- Peterhof Palace and Garden
- Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo
- Pavlovsk Palace and Park
- Anichkov Palace
- Grand Maket Russia Interactive Museum
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Monastery