Photogallery of Saint Petersburg, Russia

Cruiser Aurora
Cruiser Aurora by Praegerr @flickr
Peter
Peter's palace by Boris Tylevich @flickr
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg by Walter Rodriguez @flickr
St Petersburg - Kunstkamera
St Petersburg - Kunstkamera by Thisisbossi @flickr
Hermitage and Palace square Saint Petersburg Russia
Hermitage and Palace square Saint Petersburg Russia by Wirralwater @flickr
Spilled Blood
Spilled Blood by The Blackness @flickr
Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns
Old Saint Petersburg Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns by Dobrych @flickr
Palace Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Palace Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia by Yasmapaz &Amp; Ace_Heart @flickr
Saint Petersburg Church
Saint Petersburg Church by C. G. P. Grey @flickr
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More to see in Saint Petersburg
A number of entertainment establishments presented in Saint Petersburg equals the number of its landmarks and cultural sites. Tourists will find in the city various entertainments fitting each taste and fancy. Tourists with kids should pay a visit to the Divo Ostrov (Wonder Island) theme park being the largest amusement park of the destination. The park offers various types of attractions and amusement rides, playing grounds and other entertainment facilities. The park will be a great experience for a whole family. The park offers breath taking entertainments as for the youngest visitors so for true thrill-seekers. Another way to have a great time in the city is a visit to the local Dolphinarium. Each day the Dolphinarium holds exciting entertainment shows. Its visitors have a chance to enjoy swimming with these smart sea animals in a pool. Hiking enthusiasts will love a great quantity of marvelous scenic parks and public gardens which are scattered all over the city area. The Catherine Park will be a perfect place for serene leisure admirers as this destination always features calm and private atmosphere. One of the most beautiful parks of the city is the Alexander Park featuring unique bright decoration. Tourists will find great to visit the Mikhailov Gardens. During the warm season a favorite destination of local folks and foreign guests of the city is a beach area of the Peter and Paul Fortress (Petropavlovskaya Krepost) which opens a panoramic view over the Trinity … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Saint Petersburg

Advices for travellers

4. The underground is the optimum way to cruise the city as it runs to almost every part of the destination and to any landmark. In summer special day and night buses are cruising the city which routes run along the routes of the underground. A cost of a trip by the bus is about 0.8 USD. 5. Tourists should better avoid cruising the city by public transport during rush hours as in the morning and in the … Open

Active recreation

It is possible to diversify your leisure time by visiting entertainment centers, and, as noted above, there are lots of them in the cultural capital of Russia. There are team games for those who come to the city with their friends or family members. Here are few of the options: visiting the “Hedgehog in the Fog” paintball center, playing tennis at the Cocco Beach tennis club or shooting an air gun in the … Open

Festivals and events in Saint Petersburg

Two unique events based on dressing up in your favorite characters are held in the northern capital. The first one is called the Carnival of Literary Heroes and it takes place in the historical district of the city near the Mikhailovsky Manege in the middle of May. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the participants of the festival dress up in beloved characters of childhood tales or heroes of classical … Open

Travel guide to Saint Petersburg

Kazan Cathedral is considered to be the main Orthodox church in St. Petersburg. It keeps a unique religious relic - an ancient icon of the Kazan Mother of God. The building of the cathedral is an outstanding monument in Empire style. It looks more like a magnificent palace rather than a church. The huge cathedral with a green dome has a chic interior design. Its icons and murals have been written by the best … Open

Traditions and mentality of Saint Petersburg

Tourists giving preference to cultural attractions and entertainments should visit the city of Saint Petersburg in May. The Museum Night is held there annually. Year by year a number of cultural establishments participating in the event gets increased. An exact date of the event should be specified in advance. Tourists are recommended to plan an excursion route in advance as it is totally impossible to visit all the … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Its menu offers popular Russian cuisine dishes as well as the tastiest treats of European cuisine. Meat dishes admirers should necessarily try one of the specialities of the house. A terrace of the restaurant opens a vibrant view over the bells of the cathedral as well as over landmarks and sites located in the area of the restaurant. Those tourists tending to homey and easy atmosphere should pay a visit to the … Open

Top sigths of Russia

The most famous resort destinations in Russia are Sochi, Anapa and Adler. These cities are also rich in numerous historic buildings and modern entertainment centers. Travelers are recommended to visit the dolphinarium, which is open in Adler. Here visitors will be able to see entertainment performances and shows. Besides dolphins, the shows feature seals and visitors can see a true king of the sea - a giant white whale. The tomb of Hercules remains the most unusual landmark of Anapa. It was discovered during archaeological excavations in 1975. The tomb belonged to Gorgippia, a noble family. It's more than 1500 years old and got such an unusual name because of beautiful drawings that feature scenes from myths about Hercules. … Open

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