District North
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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.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
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.
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 fascinating museums and churches.
Other neighbourhoods around District North
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.
Sosnovsko District
While Sosnovsko District isn't home to many top sights, Botanical Gardens and Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery are some notable places to visit nearby.
District No. 21
Even though there aren't top sights in District No. 21, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery. Jump on the metro at Grazhdansky Prospekt Station to see more of the city.
Academic District
When in Academic District and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery or Botanical Gardens and hop on the metro to see more the city at Akademicheskaya Station or Politekhnicheskaya Station.
Komendantskyi Airfield
While you're in Komendantskyi Airfield, take in top sights like Site of Pushkin's Duel and jump on the metro at Pionerskaya Station to see more of the city.
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.