Exploring the Beauty of Krasnogvargeisky: A 2-Hour Walking Tour of Saint Petersburg, Russia
This two-hour walking tour of Krasnogvargeisky, Saint Petersburg, Russia, will take you through the vibrant streets of this historic city.
The tour will begin at the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, located at Griboedova Kanala Embankment 2, St. Petersburg, 191186, Russia (59.937, 30.314). This iconic church was built on the site of the assassination of Tsar Alexander II in 1881 and is a stunning example of Russian architecture.
Next, you will head to the Summer Garden, located at Sadovaya Street 2, St. Petersburg, 190000, Russia (59.937, 30.314). This beautiful garden was designed by Peter the Great in 1704 and is a great place to take a stroll and admire the lush greenery.
From there, you will make your way to the Peter and Paul Fortress, located at Petrovskaya Embankment 3, St. Petersburg, 199034, Russia (59.945, 30.312). This fortress was built in 1703 and is the oldest building in the city. It is also the burial site of the Romanov dynasty.
After that, you will head to the State Hermitage Museum, located at Palace Square 2, St. Petersburg, 190000, Russia (59.945, 30.312). This museum is one of the largest and oldest in the world and houses an impressive collection of art and artifacts.
Next, you will make your way to the Kazan Cathedral, located at Nevsky Prospekt 2, St. Petersburg, 190000, Russia (59.945, 30.312). This stunning cathedral was built in 1811 and is a great example of Russian Baroque architecture.
From there, you will head to the St. Isaac's Cathedral, located at St Isaac's Square 4, St. Petersburg, 190000, Russia (59.945, 30.312). This impressive cathedral was built in 1858 and is the fourth largest in the world.
Finally, you will make your way to the Palace Square, located at Palace Square 2, St. Petersburg, 190000, Russia (59.945, 30.312). This square is the heart of the city and is home to the Winter Palace, the Alexander Column, and the General Staff Building.
Along the way, you can stop for some shopping and dining. For shopping, you can visit the Passage Shopping Center (59.937, 30.314) or the Stockmann Department Store (59.945, 30.312). For dining, you can try the traditional Russian cuisine at the Stolle Pie Shop (59.937, 30.314) or the modern European cuisine at the Loft Project Etagi (59.945, 30.312).
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