St. Isaac's Cathedral is the 4th largest cathedral in the world. Gold dome (100 kg gold), 112 granite columns. Built over 40 years (1818-1858) by architect Montferrand. Colonnade offers best St. Petersburg panorama, 262 steps. Cathedral 450 RUB, colonnade 300 RUB. Closed Wednesday. Metro Admiralteyskaya.
Colonnade extra 300 RUB
Sunset for colonnade. Morning for fewer crowds inside.
Metro Admiralteyskaya (7 min walk). Bus 3, 22, 27 to St. Isaac's Square.
Lavish interior with malachite and lapis lazuli, giant pendulum, colonnade with city panorama.
From colonnade at sunset, interior dome, view from Senate Square
Colonnade open until 10:30pm in summer. Closed Wednesdays
faq.subtitle St. Isaac's Cathedral
Yes, but can close in bad weather. Less crowded in winter.
Useful tips for visiting St. Isaac's Cathedral
Colonnade has separate ticket and worth it. Evening colonnade in White Nights magical. Bring binoculars.
Metro Admiralteyskaya (7 min walk). Bus 3, 22, 27 to St. Isaac's Square.
Lavish interior with malachite and lapis lazuli, giant pendulum, colonnade with city panorama.
From colonnade at sunset, interior dome, view from Senate Square
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