Saint Petersburg

🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg Walking Guide｜Capture Cinematic Royal Architecture Even on Rainy Days🏛️

✨European-style architectural ceilings! Every shot looks like an oil painting!
Rainy days in Saint Petersburg come with their own filter, making the golden domes look even more sacred against the gray-blue sky～

📍Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Europe’s most beautiful onion dome! The mosaic murals are stunningly speechless
🚇Transport: 10-minute walk from Nevsky Prospekt Metro Station
⏰Open: Closed on Wednesdays (don’t miss it!)

📍Winter Palace Museum
A pilgrimage site for art lovers! Original Da Vinci works are here
🚇Transport: 5-minute walk from Admiralteyskaya Metro Station
⏰Open: Closed on Mondays / Extended hours until 8 PM on Tuesdays and Fridays

【Walking Route】
1️⃣ Naval Headquarters Building ➡️ Palace Square
Naval Headquarters: Golden spire landmark! Perfect for moody shots on rainy days
Palace Square: 360-degree palace views with no blind spots, Alexander Column is a must-visit

2️⃣ Kazan Cathedral ➡️ Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
Kazan Cathedral: Stunning curved colonnade, free entry inside
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood: Fairy-tale colorful domes, interior walls covered with biblical story mosaics

📸 Best photo spots:
1. Under the arch at Palace Square shooting the Naval Headquarters golden dome
2. Small bridge opposite the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood for water reflections

🍴 Russian Food Recommendations:
• Pelmenya Dumpling House near the Winter Palace (try the cherry filling!)
• Gastronom Royal Pastry on Nevsky Avenue (Napoleon cake is amazing)

💣 Tips to avoid pitfalls:
• Winter Palace is closed on Wednesdays but the square is open
• Flash photography is prohibited inside churches
• Always carry an umbrella! Saint Petersburg has a 90% chance of rain