Religious site
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
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Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, located within the Peter and Paul Fortress, serves as the final resting place for nearly all Russian emperors and empresses from Peter the Great to Nicholas II. Visitors can explore the ornate baroque interior, including the iconostasis and the imperial tombs. The cathedral's tall golden spire is a landmark of Saint Petersburg, visible from across the Neva River.
Don't miss
- See the tombs of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great
- Admire the gilded iconostasis and royal burial chambers
- Climb the bell tower for panoramic views of the city
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Saint Petersburg
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inVatican and St Peter Basilica Guided Tour With Dome4.7★ · 12 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$12 per personSee dates →
Most bookedGuided St. Pete Sightseeing Tour in Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart4.9★ · 505 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$49 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Golf Cart Tour - The History of St. Petersburg5★ · 13 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$49 per personSee dates →More attractions in Saint Petersburg
