city breaks in St Petersburg
Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, St. Petersburg has often been referred to as ‘The Venice of the North’ due it is winding waterways and buildings with a venetian-style façade.
St. Petersburg is located at the eastern tip of the Baltic sea which allows traders to bring fresh produce into the city on a daily basis.
More about St Petersburg
It is well known that Russia has seen revolutions and political turmoil over the centuries and the Museum of Russian Political History houses many exhibits that will explain everything. With photographs and paintings from the Civil War and the Second World War, the exhibits can be very shocking however they are extremely informative. The museum also houses manuscripts arguing for insurrection by anarchists and posters celebrating the victory over the Nazis which makes this a must-see attraction for anybody interested in Russia’s turbulent past during their short stay in St. Petersburg.
The State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace is one of the most opulent museums in the world. The museum houses over 2.7 million exhibits and like anything in Russia the building is huge. The museum is a piece of art within itself and makes other regal museums of Europe look unimportant and uninteresting. With artwork from classical artists like Renoir, Michelangelo and Monet to name but a few, the State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace should be a top priority during a city break to St. Petersburg.
Explore St Petersburg
With its proximity to the Baltic sea, St. Petersburg is bustling with restaurant serving world-class cuisine. Many restaurants serve a mixture of Italian and Asian foods with a slight Russian twist. Prices for eating out in St. Petersburg range from £2 per dish upwards, so having a romantic meal with a loved one, or taking the whole family out, need not be an expensive excursion during your city break in St. Petersburg. Many of the best restaurants are situated on the water-front and will allow you to witness the famous ‘White Nights’ which occur in June, when the sun never really sets.
With many flights from UK airports to St. Petersburg you can be assured that this marvelous city is very accessible. St. Petersburg is also ideally located to allow you to explore the lakes of northern Russia during your break. Also an overnight train journey will put Moscow and its tourist attractions right in your hand.
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