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Saint-Petersburg is the Northern capital of Russia, its cultural, historical and architectural center! Saint-Petersburg was named in honor of patron saint of Peter The Great, who founded the city more than 300 years ago and for more than 200 years (till 1917) it was Russian capital. Peter the Great modeled the city after European capitals and it has been referred as Russia's "Window into Europe" for a long time.
St.Petersburg is divided into numerous islands by rivers and canals and is often called as the "Northern Venice". Saint-Petersburg together with its palaces, museums, theatres, distant suburbs and their parks is renowned piece of the world's cultural heritage. |
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Winter Palace (Hermitage Museum) Menshikov Palace Michael Palace (Russian Museum)
The churches:
St Isaac's Cathedral (1818?1858) Kazan Cathedral (1801?1811) Church of the Savior on Blood (1883?1907) Peter and Paul Cathedral (1712?1732) Smolny Convent (1748?1764) Alexander Nevsky Monastery
Public buildings:
Peter and Paul Fortress Hermitage Senate and Synod buildings Admiralty Hermitage Theatre Mariinsky Theatre |
MUST SEE Public monuments:
Statue of Peter the Great Alexander Column Catherine II |
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kris-t's Gorod Sankt-Peterburg Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do Tips: 7 - Photos: 9 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path Tips: 6 - Photos: 7 | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping Tips: 1 - Photos: 2 | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips Tips: 2 - Photos: 3 |
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cavasher Thu Jan 10, 2008 20:11 UTC Enjoyed reading your comments and seeing the lovely photos you've taken in St. Petersburg. I hope to see them in person myself one day. Why do you mention the Kanal Griboedova as being one of your favorite places? Casey in the USA | Diana75 Fri Jun 9, 2006 13:17 UTC Stunning pictures and very detailed tips, as in all your pages. I loved this wonderful virtual tour of this great town. Greetings, Diana | luckyzen Sat Apr 8, 2006 16:22 UTC Kris! Why did I not see this page before. Wonderful information and pictures. Thank you for sharing. p.s. In winter it does get pretty cold in C.Town! | icunme Fri Mar 17, 2006 20:02 UTC Hi Kris, St Petersburg is but a dream - your photos are stunning and descriptions just great. Will return often. Ciao, Carol |
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