St. Petersburg Historical Pictures

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St. Petersburg’s bright yellow, classically styled palace in the city center is one of its most eye-catching landmarks and is backed by elegant public gardens.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

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.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

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.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

Head out of town to this palace and enjoy a rural retreat filled with comfort and splendor.

Head out of town to this palace and enjoy a rural retreat filled with comfort and splendor.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Head out of town to this palace and enjoy a rural retreat filled with comfort and splendor.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Boasting fascinating architecture and an interesting history, this former imperial palace now houses a small museum.

Head out of town to this palace and enjoy a rural retreat filled with comfort and splendor.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

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.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

Head out of town to this palace and enjoy a rural retreat filled with comfort and splendor.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

Boasting fascinating architecture and an interesting history, this former imperial palace now houses a small museum.