the best St Petersburg Photos
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and Anastasia and I (Davide) we believe that is true. For this reason, we have thought to share with you and others one of our best St Petersburg Photos on this special page.

St Peterburg Photos

Here you'll find a variety of beautiful pictures that have been taken by us with our little Sony digital camera as well as from some of our clients who came to visit the city of Peter the Great.

In our photos we have tried to capture the gorgeousness of Russia's Northern Capital and its majestic appearance, including some of our magic moments, so you can get a feel about our beautiful and vibrant city even before you actually visit.

Of course, you can see tons of photos browsing other pages on this website, but only here you'll find a unique collection of different beautiful pictures of Russia's Northern Capital, carefully chosen to give you a peek into our cultural, historical, and architectural city, and of course, of our life.

If you too, have some photos from your trip to St Petersburg you don't mind sharing with us and our online readers, then please add your favorite photo here, or go one step further, by telling us your St Petersburg travel story.☺

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St Petersburg in Summer

St Petersburg in Autumn

St Petersburg in Winter

St Petersburg in Spring

Our Magic Moments

Visitors' Magic Moments

See below some of our best collection of St Petersburg Photos.

View of Vasiliesvkiy Island, St Petersburg, Russia.View of the Spit of Vasilievskiy Island - St Petersburg, Russia.
The famous Hermitage State Museum, St Petersburg, Russia.The Hermitage State Museum in Winter - St Petersburg, Russia.
View of the Neva River, St Petersburg, Russia.View of the Neva River in Autumn - St Petersburg Russia.
The Bronze Horseman at the Senate Square, St Petersburg, Russia.The Bronze Horseman at the Senate Square, St Petersburg, Russia.
St. Isaac's Cathedral, St Petersburg, Russia.The Golden Dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral - St Petersburg, Russia.
The Church of the Saviour on the Spilt Blood, St Petersburg, Russia.The Famous Cathedral of the Resurrection also known as the Church on the Spilled Blood - St Petersburg, Russia.
The famous Peter and Paul Fortress, St Petersburg, Russia.The Peter and Paul Fortress on Hare's Island, St Petersburg, Russia.
Sunset at the Palace Square, St Petersburg, Russia.Russian Sunset at the Palace Square - View of Alexander Column and the General Staff building - St Petersburg, Russia.
View of the Spit of Vasilievskiy Island in St Petersburg, Russia.Vasiliesvkiy Island by Night with a view of the Two Rostral Columns - St Petersburg, Russia.
White Nights in St Petersburg, Russia.View of the Palace Bridge Open during the famous White Nights - St Petersburg, Russia.
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PHOTOS OF ST PETERSBURG IN SUMMER

Below you can find a number of St Petersburg photos taken in Summer.

View of the Large Neva River at the sunset, St Petersburg, Russia.View of the Large Neva River during the sunset - St Petersburg, Russia.
The Bronze Horseman at the Senate Square, St Petersburg, Russia.The Senate Square, also known as Peter's Square - St Petersburg, Russia.
Troitskiy Bridge, St Petersburg, Russia.The Troitskiy Bridge opening at night - St Petersburg, Russia.
View of Vasilyevsky Island during summer, St Petersburg, Russia.View of Vasilyevsky Island during summer - St. Petersburg, Russia.
Hare's Island beach, St Petersburg, Russia.Photo of the small Hare's Island Beach - St Petersburg, Russia.
Russian people walking along the Neva River during summer, St Petersburg, Russia.Locals walking along the Neva River in the Summer - St Petersburg, Russia.
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PHOTOS OF ST PETERSBURG IN AUTUMN

See below a number of St Petersburg photos taken in Autumn.

The Mikhailovsky Park during Autumn, St Petersburg, Russia.The Mikhailovsky Park during autumn - St Petersburg, Russia.
People walking around the Cathedral of the Resurrection, St Petersburg, Russia.People walking around the famous Cathedral of the Resurrection - St Petersburg, Russia.
Photo of the Fontanka River, St Petersburg, Russia.The Fontanka River - St Petersburg, Russia.
Photo of the Field of Mars and Saint Micheal's Castle in St Petersburg, Russia.The Field of Mars - St Petersburg, Russia.
Near the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia.The Winter Palace Park - St Petersburg, Russia.
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ST PETERSBURG PHOTOS IN WINTER

Below you can find a number of St Petersburg photos taken in Winter.

View of Peter and Paul Fortress on Hare's Island during Winter, St Petersburg, Russia.View of Peter and Paul Fortress on Hare's Island during winter time - St Petersburg, Russia.
Photo of the Neva River frozen, St Petersburg, Russia.Photo of the frozen and large Neva River - St Petersburg, Russia.
Photo of St. Isaac's Cathedral in Winter, St Petersburg, Russia.The St. Isaac's Cathedral in winter - St Petersburg, Russia.
The Kazan Cathedral, St Petersburg, Russia.The Kazan Cathedral in winter - St Petersburg, Russia.
The Neva River in Winter time, St Petersburg, Russia.Photo of the Neva River frozen - St Petersburg, Russia.
Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo during Winter.Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo - Pushkin Town.
Russian Orthodox Church in the town of Pavlovsk during Winter.Russian Orthodox Church in Pavlovsk outside St Petersburg, Russia.
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PHOTOS OF ST PETERSBURG IN SPRING

See below a number of St Petersburg photos taken in Spring.

View of Gulf of Finland frozen in St Petersburg, Russia.View of the frozen and beautiful Gulf of Finland outside St Petersburg, Russia.
One of the many streets in St Petersburg, Russia.One of the many Central Streets in St Petersburg, Russia.
Photo of the Victory Day Parade, St Petersburg, Russia.The Victory Day Parade held on the 9th of May in St Petersburg, Russia.
Sosnovka Park in the Vyborg side of St Petersburg, Russia.Photo of Sosnovka Park, the largest and greenest park in St Petersburg, Russia.
Piskarevskoye Cemetery, the most important war cemetery in St Petersburg, Russia.The sobering Piskarevskoye Cemetery in St Petersburg, Russia.
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OUR MAGIC MOMENTS

See below our favorite photos taken in and around St Petersburg Russia.

Davide and Anastasia posing for a photo in front of Pavlovsk Palace.I (Davide) and Anastasia in front of Pavlovsk Palace in January.
Anastasia and I (Davide) on the Gulf of Finland in St Petersburg, Russia.Anastasia and I (Davide) on the Gulf of Finland 50 km away from St Petersburg, Russia.
Watching a live hockey match at the Ice Palace in St Petersburg, Russia.Watching a live Hockey Match at the large Ice Palace in St Petersburg, Russia.
At lunch with friends on a beautiful sunny day near the Gulf of Finland, St Petersburg, Russia.Having lunch with friends on a beautiful sunny day on the Gulf of Finland nearby St Petersburg, Russia.
With frieds in front of the Church on the Spilled Blood, St Petersburg, Russia.I (Davide) with two friends from Italy standing in front of the Church on the Spilled Blood in St Petersburg, Russia.
A photo taken together with Kobe, one of our website visitors coming to St. Petersburg for a visit on March 2016.We (Davide and Anastasia) posing for a Photo with Kobe (one of our tourists from Belgium), at the Fly Station in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Photo taken at Udelnaya Flea Market, St Petersburg, Russia.We (Davide and Anastasia) shopping at the Udelnaya Flea Market on a Saturday morning - St Petersburg, Russia.
Davide and Anastasia eating at a local restaurant in the town of Pavlovsk.Davide and Anastasia having lunch at a local Russian Restaurant in Pavlovsk during an excursion.
St Petersburg PhotosEvening trip by van arranged by Anastasia during an Italian wedding party in St Petesburg, Russia.
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VISITORS MAGIC MOMENTS

See below a number of photos from our visitors who have toured the city with us.

St Petersburg PhotosMr Landy from USA and I (Davide) posing for a photo at the lobby hotel before starting the tour with our tour guide.
St Petersburg PhotosPhilipp and his happy mom from Switzerland posing for a picture with our tour guide Anna in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
St Petersburg PhotosTom from USA on an off the beaten track bike tour with Me (Davide) at the Sosnovka park in the northern part of the city of Saint Petersburg, Russia.
St Petersburg PhotosFrank and his friends from France posing for a picture for us in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
St Petersburg PhotosHendra and his lovely family from Jakarta, Indonesia posing for a picture with our tour guide Anna at a local restaurant in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
St Petersburg PhotosMichaéla and her family from Netherlands posing for a picture with our tour guide Elena in front of the Winter Palace.
St Petersburg PhotosKabir and I (Davide) posing for a photo at the Marine Facade port terminal at the end of our private shore tour.
St Petersburg PhotosPhoto group taken at the Dacha with Anastasia and Leo's Family from USA, outside St Petersburg, Russia.
St Petersburg PhotosPhoto taken during our Dacha Tour outside St Petersburg with Leo's family from USA. Here we are enjoying Russian Sauna at the Dacha.
St Petersburg PhotosGina and Richard from UK posing for a photo during our informal bike tour of St Petersburg, Russia.
St Petersburg PhotosPhoto taken during our private shore tour along with our tour guide Valeria and Kabir's family and friends from Dubai.
St Petersburg PhotosPosing for a photo at a local cafe with Richard and wife along with its friends, all from USA, after an informal bike tour with Me (David).
St Petersburg in photosKalen with is friend, both from USA, posing for a photo during a tour of the city with us in March of 2018. Photo taken at a local Russian cafe in dowtown Nevsky Pr.
St Petersburg in photosPamela, her Husband and friends from USA posing for a photo with our tour guide Veronika - Marine Facade Port Terminal.
St Petersburg in photosDaniel and his spouse Channing from USA posing for a photo with me (Davide) at the Sosnovka Park after a Bike Tour.
St Petersburg in photosBen and his lovely travel companions from Malaysia posing for a Photo on Moyka River for us after a canal boat tour.
St Petersbrug PhotosAgain, Ben and his group from Malaysia posing for a Photo with our special guest Misha during a canal boat tour.
St Petersbrug PhotosNormand and his travel companions from Canada posing for a Photo with our French-Speaking Tour Guide at the port terminal Marine Facade - St. Petersburg, Russia.
St Petersburg PhotosPhoto with Roy and His lovely friends from UK during a Bike Tour with Me (Davide) at the Sosnovka park in St. Petersburg, Russia.
St Petersburg PhotosMe (Davide) and Mr. Erez Dan, a Popular Singer and TV Producer from Israel.
Photo group with Alvin and his family from Hong Kong.We (Davide & Anastasia) posing for a Photo together with Alvin and his lovely family from Hong Kong at a Rooftop Restaurant in St Petersburg, Russia.
Bike tour in St. Petersburg, Russia.I (Davide) and the blogger Annie from USA, posing for a Photo at the end of a Bike Tour - St. Petersburg, Russia.
A photo group with visitors from Canada taken on a bus while touring the city with us on July 2016.Photo sent by our visitors from Canada while on Grand City Tour with our tour guide St Petersburg Russia.
Larry and his family from USA posing for a picture with our guide Alexey on a rooftop tour, July 2016.Photo Sent by Larry and his lovely family from USA during a City Roof Top Tour together with our young local guide Alexey.
Photo with our tour guide Natalia and our visitors from USA taken in June 2016 during a city tour.Photo together with an American group and our tour guide Natalia taken in front of the famous Dostoyevsky monument in St. Petersburg Russia.
Photo with our tour guide Natalia and our visitor Cathy from Hong-Kong taken in St. Petersburg during a city tour in June 2016.Photo sent by Cathy from Hong-Kong taken during a City Walking Tour with our tour guide Natalie.
Photo with Rajesh and his kids as well as his friend, all from India, taken together with me and Anastasia at the end of their tour in May 2016.Rajesh, his Kids and friends from India, posing for a Photo with Us (Davide and Anastasia) at the lobby hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Peter and his wife from UK at Udelnaya Flea Market in St Petersburg Russia in April 2016, posing for a photo with Me (Davide) at the end of the tour.Peter and his wife from UK posing for a Photo with Me (Davide) at the Udelnaya Flea Market.
Joseph and his lovely family from Singapore posing for a photo in St Petersburg Russia during Winter 2015.Photo sent by Joseph and his lovely family from Singapore during their visit in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Brice, Philip, and Fouad ready to take off with one of our Helicopter Tours, August 2015.Photo sent by Brice, Philip and Fouad, before taking our Helicopter Tour - St. Petersburg, Russia.
Stefano's family from Swiztzerland posing ready for a boat tour, August 2015.Photo sent by Christine and Stefano from Switzerland while on a River Cruise Tour with Us - St Petersburg, Russia.
Mike and his Wife Stephanie from Belgium posing for a photo with me at the end of their bike tour in St. Petersburg, Russia, July 2015.Mike and his wife Stephanie from Belgium, posing for a Photo with Me (Davide) at the end of our Bike Tour in St Petersburg, Russia.
Julia's family (son and daughter) from California posing for a photo with me (Davide) at their hotel in St Petersburg Russia, June 2015.Julia's family (Son and Daughter)from California, posing for a Photo with Me (Davide) at the lobby Hotel in St Petersburg, Russia.
Thomas and Elke at the Masha and Bear restaurant, St Petersburg, Russia.Photo sent by Thomas and his wife Elke from Switzerland, while on a dinner with us at the Masha and Bear Restaurant - St Petersburg, Russia.
Lawrence and his family at Peterhof, St Petersburg, Russia.Photo sent by Lawrence's Family and his friends from Malta. Photo taken during their Tour of Peterhof with our tour guide.
Elfriede and her friends at the Cathedral of the Resurrection, St Petersburg, Russia.Photo sent by Elfriede with her friends from Austria, during their visit to St Petersburg, Russia.

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