10 Most Romantic Places in St Petersburg

Saint Petersburg is the most romantic city in Russia… to the surprise of nobody! What else would you expect from a city with nearly 600 bridges? You don’t need any facts when historic elegance is in the air. What you need is a good camera and the most romantic places in St Petersburg.

Here are Top 10 most romantic places in St Petersburg to fall in love with

Peter and Paul Embankment

Place where everything started has a special atmosphere and energy. The great view is opened from Petrovskaya Embankment. You can see all the most beautiful buildings of the city from this place. The most wonderful time of the day to visit this place is at the sunset, because the panorama of sunny royal part of the city is magnificent and extremely romantic.

To see the oldest building in town and explore the north of the Northern Capital don’t miss this Peter and Paul Tour. A big thing to check off your list!

Isaac rooftop colonnade

A great opportunity to see the whole city from the very top is to have a walk around colonnade of Saint Isaac Cathedral, as it’s the highest building in historic center. To get to the top you need to cope with 211 steps high, surely there is no elevator inside. But it’s so exciting to go through this ancient, full of mystery staircase, you can even touch the stones which are nearly 300 years old. From the top you will see the whole city in its real glory: from shiny Admiralty idle to old roofs of houses. You may have a close view in big windows and see magnificent mosaics of Saint Isaac Cathedral.

Summer Garden

Most famous Russian writers and poets wrote a lot about this garden. This place inspired them to write their magnificent masterpieces. Summer Garden was mentioned to be regular park and private royal residence. During 15 years it has changed: the place got its fountains and venetian statues made by Rastrelli which made Summer Garden a small oasis in the heart of big city. Nowadays as many years ago visitors are allowed to visit the park. All kinds of music and theater events take place in Summer Garden during spring, summer and autumn days.

Summer Garden St Petersburgю Photo by Panoramio

Kissing Bridge

Potseluev Bridge or Bridge of Kisses is favorite place among couples. They believe that their relationship will be stronger and happier if they meet and kiss on this bridge. Moreover, it’s the spot for great views of St.Isaac Cathedral.

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Botanic Garden

What can be more romantic than a walk among blooming flowers, bushes and wonderful fresh scents, especially in winter season? Botanic Garden does magic! This place looks particularly incredible in spring during cherry and apple blossom.

Winter Palace Channel

This small river connects Moyka river and Neva river and is just 228 meters long. Despite the fact that it’s rather short, there are several bridges over it. Perhaps the most romantic thing about this embankment is its view: beautiful old houses, Palace Square and Hermitage theatre and, of course, the panorama of Neva River under the arch of Hermitage. This place is also very popular in Russian literature, as many characters felt in love here or lived in this area. According to a legend, this place is rather mystic for people in love. If you have unhappy relationship you should come there and toss several coins with the thoughts about the person you love. All problems are supposed to vanish after this ritual. Let us know if you decide to test this theory.

Hermitage

Not all museums can be really romantic, but the world second biggest museum can. Hermitage is not just a home for more than 3 million works of art, but it also was a home for royal family for centuries. All great love stories of Russian royalty took place right here. Perhaps, the most romantic and also tragic love story is connected with the last Russian Emperor Nicolas 2 and his wife Alexandra. They called each other Alex and Nicky and wrote sincere letters to each other. You can buy a book with these letters and read them while walking along these old luxury rooms and halls. You may also notice very touching note on the window on second floor facing Neva river, made by Alexandra Fedorovna: «Nicky 1902 looking at the hussars. 17 March».

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Elagin island

It’s the biggest and one of the best natural parks in the heart of Saint Petersburg. Come here to breathe fresh forest air, enjoy birds singing and simply have a rest from big city life. Saint Petersburg is quite an active city and most people prefer to spend their weekends outdoors. They usually take bikes or simply run together with their friends in the park. To top it off, Elagin Park is very close to Adventure Island which features a huge amusement park, popular not just among children.

Gulf of Finland

Saint Petersburg is situated on the Gulf of Finland, and that’s why it’s safe to say that Petersburgers live near the sea. You can go to the beach, enjoy salt sea breeze and listen to seagulls singing in St Petersburg! Of course it’s rather cold to swim in the Gulf, as it connects to Baltic Sea, and Baltic Sea is rather cold, even in summer… but still. It’s so pleasant just to have a walk to the sea with your close friend, have a picnic on the sand, get tanned, play beach games, or simply take a bike and have a ride around the beach.

Tavric Garden

Tavric Garden with all its small bridges across rivers, roads lighted with illuminations and old trees seem to be made for romantic dates. You can take hot chocolate or coffee in nearby café and enjoy silent evenings. Tavric Garden doesn’t close in the evening and it’s very beautiful in any season.

If you plan a romantic vacation and want to cover all these places make sure you have at least 3 days in St Petersburg to experience it all!