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On the Liteinyi Prospekt stands an old three-storey house. There lived and worked a wonderful poet of the 19th century a poet dedicated to unraveling the mystery of the Russian soul -Nekrasov. The rooms of the poet's flat were... more
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It's a comprehensive and well-executed look at the history of railway, not only in Russia, but other countries as well. Each large room is well kitted-out with intricate models of locomotives, bridges and tracks. Paintings, p... more
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Acknowledged in 1992 by the President of the Russian Federation as one of Russia's most precious objects of cultural heritage, The State Russian Museum is home to the largest collection of Russian fine art in the world. Founde... more
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Founded at the Botanical Institute, on Petrogradskaia Storona, the Garden is open to the general public. A park laid out in the open air presents hundreds of plant species from various corners of the world; from Northern Americ... more
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St. Petersburg was built around the point where the main channel of the majestic Neva empties itself into the Gulf of Finland. Flowing about 75 kilometers from Lake Ladoga to the east of the city, the river achieves a romantic... more
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The first thing you'll see as you're unzipping your coat is a rather startled-looking mannequin of the eponymous hero. It'll probably give you a start but soon you'll find yourselves easily seduced by the lazy jazz/blues being... more
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A favourite among students, several nights in the week are packed at Port, when the booze is flowing and the compere has an ever-ready flow of recruits for the amateur strip-show at his disposal. Judging from the behaviour of s... more
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This bistro's maritime décor includes fish tanks and blue walls, putting the tired mind at ease immediately. Friendly waitresses help you with your selection if you have trouble deciphering the menu. The live performances have... more
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This concert hall is at the heart of St Peterburg's musical history. It was originally built in 1889 by Benoir to replace a small, former concert hall. It was partly responsible for the birth and growth of Russian professional... more
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The park you can see if you peer out the windows during a tour of the Russian Museum is a very popular sun-bathing spot, where locals strip down to the bare minimum to catch the rays after the long winter. It is also where busk... more
St. Petersburg Travel Experiences
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Saint Petersburgh
Saint Petersburg was very cold although very beautiful.We had a very keen local guide who took us on a 5 hour city walk instead of 2 hrs.... Continue reading »
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St Petersburg (Day 1)
We are delayed leaving the ship by the local immigration officers. When we do disembark, we discover there is second cruise ship behind u... Continue reading »
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Driving ALL NIGHT to see the Hermitage
It’s 3am, and we’re leaving Moscow. Let me explain why. We originally planned our trip itinerary, made reservations and booked airlines b... Continue reading »
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St Petersberg Siteseeing
Today was a full day of sightseeting and entertainment. The day started with a drive around the heritage area of the city, past the old c... Continue reading »
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Vacation in St. Petersburg...
Hermitage is a must see... with all the paintings of Remberandt, Picasso and Kivinsky et alPushkin is in the suburbs and the whole trip t... Continue reading »
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Popular St. Petersburg Hotels
- Apricot Hostel
- Radisson SAS Royal Hotel
- Renaissance St. Petersburg Baltic Hotel
- Nevsky Hotel Moyka 5
- TOP Helvetia Hotel St Petersburg
- Radisson SAS Royal Hotel
- Northern Lights Hotel
- Petro Palace Hotel
- Stony Island Hotel
- Park Inn Pulkovskaya
Popular St. Petersburg Things to Do
- Aleksandrovskii Park (Alexander Park)
- Kvartira Rasputina (Rasputin's Apartment)
- Garden Street
- Domik Petra Pervogo (Peter's Cabin)
- Isaakievskii Sobor (St. Isaac's Cathedral)
- Crystal Palace
- Dostoevsky Art Bar
- Dvortsovyi Most (Palace Bridge)
- Nevskii Prospekt
- Metro
