Spend Time at the Cathedrals
Orthodox Cathedrals form a large part of the city, boasting of some of the most impressive churches built in Russia. The churches trace their origins back to the pinnacle of the Russian Empire, when they were symbolic of status, grandeur and distinction. The Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul, built in the Baroque school of style, has been built in the centre of the city and is an important faction of the history of Russia, as it is home to the tombs of many of the Romanov Tsars. The Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholos in the vicinity of the Mariisnky Theater, another Baroque style church, is known for its gorgeous spires and golden domes, and was the cathedral for the Russian fleet. A true understanding of the evolution of culture and city of Russia can be gotten from a visit to the Prince Vladimir Cathedral, which was built towards the end of the 18th century and continues to be almost untouched and unchanged since it was consecrated in the year 1789.
Take a Trip to the Monuments and Memorials
Monuments and memorials galore can be found in St. Petersburg, paying homage to the great men and women who have influenced and shaped the city, and also dedicated to various streams of the arts and sciences and periods of history. The Monument to Catherine the Great, built on Ostrovsky Square, was built in honor of Empress Catherine, while the Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad is testimony to the bravery of the citizens of the city who chose to stand up to the Nazi army during World War II. The spot pays homage to those who fought for the cause, and is marked with the universally recognized eternal flame, the obelisk, and sculptures based on the themes of Soviet heroism, and a museum that has been built underground. The Museum of Art and Culture celebrates the history of the city’s literature, art, theatre, and music dating back more than 300 years.