District No. 21 Travel Guide
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 theatre with a story to tell in St. Petersburg. Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.
Russian Museum
See one of the most comprehensive collections of Russian art in the world at this vast and sprawling museum.
Kazan Cathedral
Experience the palatial grandeur and history of this cathedral, which is dedicated to the venerated miracle worker, Our Lady of Kazan.
Other neighbourhoods around District No. 21
District No. 15
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in District No. 15 and surrounding area, you can visit Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery and Site of Pushkin's Duel.
Sosnovsko District
While there might not be top attractions in Sosnovsko District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Botanical Gardens and Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery.
Shuvalovo
When in Shuvalovo and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Hermitage Storage Facility or Site of Pushkin's Duel and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Prospekt Prosvescheniya Station or Ozerki Station.
Petrogradskaya District
Get to know Petrogradskaya District and its many features like its museums and architecture. You might want to explore sights like Planetarium and Leningradskiy Zoopark, and you can jump on the metro at Chkalovskaya Station or Petrogradskaya Station to get around the city.
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.
Tsentralny
Travellers choose Tsentralny for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Mayakovskaya Station or Dostoyevskaya Station and check out top sights like Faberge Museum.