Discover Saint Petersbur, Named as the venice of the Nort, from its history and museums to the most notable places to see and things to do. Alexander Nevsky Monastery Bridges of St. Petersburg Gardens of St. Petersburg Monuments of St. Petersburg Nevsky Prospekt St. Petersburg, Russia, Venice of the North The Hermitage and Winter Palace Book traversal links for Saint Petersburg Villa Borghese Up Alexander Nevsky Monastery