Khram "Spasa na Krovi" (Saviour on Spilled Blood Cathedral and Museum), St. Petersburg

Go late in the day (within one hour of closing) otherwise you will wait in long lines. The Church is absolutely marvelous inside and out. It's the type of archetechture you dream of before you come to Russia. The interior just went through a major rennovation. The 7000 meters of mosaic is a must see . . . it is an incredible site. Don't miss the alter that stands over the exact spot where Alexander II died. It is still maintained as the bare ground where he fell. A trip inside is worth the entry fee. There is a porta-potty at the entrance at a cost, like most rest rooms in Russia. Across the steet from the church is the largest market for tourist souvenirs that we found in St. Petersburg. Make sure you barter.