Akademicheskoe
St. Petersburg
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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.
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.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Peterhof Palace and Garden
Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.
Other neighbourhoods around Akademicheskoe
Sosnovsko District
While Sosnovsko District isn't home to many top sights, St. Petersburg Botanical Garden and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
District No. 15
When in District No. 15, you can plan a visit to Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery and Site of Pushkin's Duel, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Petrogradskaya District
Petrogradskaya District is well-liked for its museums and architecture. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Planetarium and Leningradskiy Zoopark are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around.
Palace District
While you're in Palace District, take in top sights like Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and jump on the metro at Nevsky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.
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.
Tsentralny
Consider a visit to Anna Akhmatova Museum at the Fountain House 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.