Unique Things To Do in St. Petersburg

​If you are visiting Russia then St Petersburg is a must-visit place for you. This is a city which has a lot to offer to the tourists and this is why people all around the world come here to explore. St Petersburg is quite a big city in Russia and it’s known for attracting tourists because of all the unique things it offers. 

The city is full of beautiful places and churches. St Petersburg is also quite popular because of its rich history. The city also has a lot of offbeat places which travellers can explore. Most of these places are rather unexplored and you will not end up getting a lot of crowns. One of the main things that you need to start processing when you are planning your visit to St Petersburg is your Russian visa.
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• Museum of Russian Vodka

If you are interested in knowing a lot about the alcoholic beverage Vodka then this is the right place to do so. Even if you don’t drink alcohol you will surely have a lot of fun exploring this museum. The museum isn’t that big and you will be charged a total of 450 rubles for exploring the place with a guide. The museum will help you understand the drinking culture of Russia. This museum is open for everyone from noon till 7 at night.

• The Shadow Museum

The Shadow Museum is also known as Muzey Teney is a museum that attracts a lot of families who are visiting St Petersburg. This museum has a very creative way of using light and shadow and it’s something that kids will appreciate. The museum also gives all the visitors the chance to make their shadow art which is a fun thing to do. Every 30 minutes there is a team of people who will get entry inside the museum. The Shadow Museum is open from 11 in the morning to 11 at night.

• Grand market Russia Interactive Museum

In this museum, you will get to experience the huge expanse of the country Russia in just a couple of hours. The museum is spread across 800 sq meters and it’s a great place to explore and learn new things about the country. The museum also has a light and sound show which is worth experiencing here. The cafe on-site serves some great coffee. This museum is open from 10 in the morning to 8 at night.

• Pyshechnaya doughnut café

This is a cafe which is about 10 minutes’ walk from Palace Square and is known for serving the best doughnuts in entire Russia. Even if you’re not a fan of doughnuts you should give this a try. This is quite a cheap snack and is quite popular amongst people of St Petersburg. This cafe is open from 9 in the morning to 8 at night and is always filled with people.

• Freud Museum of Dreams

Freud Museum of Dreams also known as Muzey Snovideniy Zigmunda Freyda showcases the work of the father of psychiatry Sigmund Freud. This museum is inside the Eastern European Institute of Psychoanalysis. This museum is a complete experience and this is a must-visit place for all. There are a lot of things that you will get to know when you visit here and this is a reason why it’s recommended that you get a guide along with you so that you get to learn about it. The entry fee for each person here is 200 rubles and the prices are generally low for children. The museum is open from noon to 5 in the evening. 

If you’re in St Petersburg then these are the few unique things which you should experience. There are other popular things which you can do but these places aren’t something everyone knows about which makes them so much unique. You will also not find these places overcrowded and they are worth visiting. Make sure you carry your Russia visa when you’re visiting so that you can enjoy access to all these places here in St Petersburg. Click here for more visa information.  Make sure to plan your itinerary accordingly so that you get to experience all these places when you’re here.



Article written by Francis

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