While St. Petersburg is famous for landmarks like the Hermitage and Peter and Paul Fortress, the city holds countless secret treasures overlooked by guidebooks. Discover these extraordinary spots to experience Petersburg like a local:
Off-the-Beaten-Path Wonders
▸ Grand Maket Rossiya - An interactive miniature Russia with day/night cycles
▸ Peter the Great Botanical Garden - One of Europe's oldest collections of rare plants
▸ Datsan Gunzechoinei - The world's northernmost Buddhist temple with striking architecture
▸ Rotonda on Gorokhovaya - A legendary mystical site shrouded in urban myths
▸ Architect Rossi Street - Mathematically perfect 220-meter symmetry masterpiece
▸ Kanonersky Island - Post-industrial landscape with dramatic waterfront views
▸ Street Art Museum - Contemporary murals in a converted factory complex
▸ Seven Bridges Crossing - Spot seven distinct bridges from one vantage point
▸ Annenkirche - A transformed Lutheran church hosting avant-garde exhibitions
▸ Sevcabel Port - Trendy waterside venue with open-air concerts and food markets
Your Urban Explorer's Retreat
After a day of discovery, recharge at Comfort Apart Hotel where you'll find:
✓ Soundproofed rooms with blackout curtains
✓ Local experience concierge service
✓ Complimentary city maps with our secret spots marked