The Anichkov Bridge was the first bridge to cross the Fontanka River, and is a simple design adorned with some stunning decor. In addition to its four eminent horse sculptures, it has some of the most notable ornate iron railings in St Petersburg.

There are hundreds of churches in St Petersburg that represent many different faiths, but are particularly noted for its unequalled collection of Russian Orthodox Cathedrals.

The Church of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is normally referred to as the Saviour on the Blood Church, as it was built as a memorial on the site where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated on March 1^st, 1881. It was constructed over a period of 24 years and it took 27 years to restore. It has around 7000sqm of mosaics.

The Smolny Cathedral is located on Ploshchad Rastrelli and is considered to be one of the most beautiful churches in the city. Its astounding cupolas and Baroque style architecture rise regally over the banks of the Neva River. The golden Baroque spires and domes of St. Nicholas' Naval Cathedral of the Theophany stands out from the insipid suburban and commercial buildings in a particularly quaint part of the city’s historic center.

St Sampson Cathedral is located above the far end of Sampsonievsky gardens. It was initially built in memory of the Russian victory at Poltava on July 8^th, 1709. One of the oldest and distinctive Churches is the Vladimir Mother of God Icon Church. It has a blend of baroque and classical architectural styles.

One of the most visited cathedrals is the Saviour of Transfiguration Cathedral located near to Liteyny Prospect, rising above Transfiguration Ploshchad. The Trinity Cathedral is located a short walk over the footbridge from St Nicholas Naval Cathedral. The large blue-domed Trinity Cathedral is an excellent model of classical edifice built by Vasily Stasov - the famous Russian architect.

St Petersburg has some magnificent monuments such as the bronze horseman dedicated to the founder of St Petersburg – Peter the Great. The Monument to Catherine the Great is sited on Ostrovsky Square, a short distance from Nevsky Prospekt and is dedicated to Empress Catherine, who is enclosed by the most important men and women of her reign. Other monuments include the following:

The Monument of Fiodor Dostoyevsky (one of Russia's most famous writers) is located just off Vladimirskaya Square, a short distance from the Dostoyevsky Museum.

The Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad is located at the spot where the WWII Nazi advance on the city was halted by the brave citizens of Leningrad. It comprises of an eternal flame, an obelisk, many heroic Soviet sculptures and there is also an underground museum.

The Piskariovskoye Memorial Cemetery is a sombre monument and the burial site for over 500,000 victims of the Siege of Leningrad. The cemetery's common graves dated stand as a permanent reminder of those gallant citizens who perished whilst defending the city from the Nazis.

The Narva Gate constructed between 1827 and 1834 commemorates the victory of Russia and its allies in the war with Napoleon in 1812-14. The Moscow Gate is located on the south bound Moskovsky Prospekt; it was constructed between1834 and 1838 in memory of Russia's victory over Turkey in the 1828-29 war. 

The Monument to Peter the Great is believed to be an unflattering portrayal of the Emperor – created by the Russian-American sculptor Mikhail Shemiakin.

The Monument to Emperor Nicholas I is located on Isaakievskaya Square, This equestrian sculpture is noteworthy for its novel design, relating to it balancing on only two legs. The Monument to Alexander III is located in the courtyard of the Marble Palace where Vladimir Lenin's armoured car once stood.