St. Petersburg is waiting for you... Unlabeled graphic Unlabeled graphic To get missing image descriptions, open the context menu. graphic St. Petersburg EDITION 30 4:34 read time link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link St. Petersburg, Russia link at zefirovm Built to showcase Russia’s imperial strength and beauty, St. Petersburg has truly pulled out all the stops. The Venice of the North is home to stunning architecture, winding canals, and a deep appreciation for the arts. Despite the abundance of comfort food, you may find yourself leaving a little bit lighter from the amount of walking you’ll have to do in order to soak in the best and brightest of this magical city. St. Petersburg, Russia N 59.93 degrees slash E 30.33 degrees link graphic Map of St. Petersburg What's in a Name? The city was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, and was originally named Petrograd, before being renamed to Leningrad, then finally St. Petersburg. link graphic imp s equals 261512 and layout equals marquee and li… link graphic imp s equals 261515 and sz equals 116x 15 and li equals The D… link graphic imp s equals 261516 and sz equals 69x 15 and li equals The Di… graphic When to go link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link at brianduhalgouet May July The sun barely dips below the horizon during the white nights of summer, turning St. Petersburg into the city that truly never sleeps. This makes summer the best time to visit. Festivals and concerts in May and June coincide with the rebirth of the flowers and greenery. However, in the winter, lights twinkle through blankets of snow, making it a breathtaking destination for those willing to bundle up. graphic Discoveries table with 23 rows and 1 columns row 1 column 1 link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… row 2 link Church of the Savior on Blood link at travelholicsouls row 3 Walking in a Russian Wonderland row 4 Between the onion domes of the churches and the opulent grand palaces, there’s simply too much to see in St. Petersburg. Each street holds an architectural wonder all dressed up in Baroque, Neoclassic, and modern design. We may not be able to cover every design gem in the city, but we’ll give you a taste of a few of our favorites. row 5 link graphic Churches link graphic Museums Churches Museums From the gingerbread exterior of Church of the Savior on Blood to the steeples of Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, to the spectacular St. Isaac’s, these churches’ glorious curb appeal is only the beginning. One of the largest and oldest museums in the world, the famous Hermitage offers everything from Picasso to Van Gogh. Also worth a visit is the Fabergé Museum, which houses the largest collection of Fabergé eggs. link graphic Palaces link graphic Rooftops Palaces Rooftops Transport back to the age of the Russian czars at the St. Petersburg palaces. From Catherine Palace to Peterhof Palace, tour sprawling grounds, lavish gardens, and opulent architecture fit for royalty. The best evening in St. Petersburg will involve a glass of something strong and a rooftop view. From cafes to clubs to private balconies, go on a quest for a quiet rooftop spot to enjoy watching the sunset. row 6 link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… row 7 link Mariinsky Theatre link at mariinsky row 8 Everything is Beautiful at the Ballet row 9 The best place to experience the joy of this artistic mecca is at the ballet. From the grand Mariinsky Theatre to the old and elegant Mikhailovsky Theatre, experience a night of high culture and get lost in a beautiful display of grace. If you can’t make it to one of these shows, check out the many other local opera and theatre companies for more chances to be dazzled. row 10 link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… row 11 link Fontanka River link at xensey row 12 Bright Night in the Big City row 13 The Nevsky Prospekt and riverwalks are fun to explore during the day but just wait until night. In the summer, with the white night sky keeping people up, you’ll find plenty of restless souls socializing on street corners and waiting for the drawbridges to open. Grab a drink and hang out, or take a nighttime boat cruise on the water. Be careful not to end up on the wrong side of the river when the drawbridges go up or you’ll have trouble getting home though that might not be a problem if you find a good party! row 14 link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… row 15 link Tsarskoye Selo, Sankt Peterburg, Russia link at nikitakits row 16 Treasure Island row 17 There’s a reason St. Petersburg is called the Venice of the North. With winding canals that break off from the Neva River, the city is populated by plenty of islands ripe for exploration. If you’re tired of the urban sprawl of the city, head to Yelagin Island where you can explore the beautiful parks and lakes for a quiet afternoon. Or stroll through New Holland Island, a romantic corner and recreational wonderland. row 18 link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… row 19 Victor's Discovery row 20 link at viktor balaguer row 21 One of my favorite things to do in Saint Petersburg is simply to walk in the historical center of the city, near canals and the Neva river. My favorite season is summer during the white night when we have almost no nighttime the middle of the night is just a sunset and sunrise without any darkness. I also love winter when the city is totally frozen, the canals and river are completely ice, and the city looks like a fairytale. It's a very interesting way to see the city from a different point of view. row 22 link graphic instagram link Follow Victor row 23 table with 1 rows and 4 columns row 1 column 1 SHARE THIS DISCOVERY! column 2 Unlabeled graphic Unlabeled graphic email share icon column 3 Unlabeled graphic Unlabeled graphic twitter share icon column 4 Unlabeled graphic Unlabeled graphic facebook share icon out of table out of table link graphic imp s equals 261517 and layout equals marquee and li… link graphic imp s equals 261520 and sz equals 116x 15 and li equals The D… link graphic imp s equals 261521 and sz equals 69x 15 and li equals The Di… graphic Eat This link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link at rosarodon I Donut Care About My Diet You can’t escape St. Petersburg without stopping by link Pyshechnaya a popular Russian donut shop. You may not be able to pronounce it, but trust us, you can definitely eat it. Nestled down Bolshaya Konushenaya, look for the line that stretches out the door and the incredible smell and you’ll know you’ve arrived. In order to avoid hanger while searching for the donut shop, keep your eyes peeled for bus stops, where street vendors sell hot pastries stuffed with every delicious thing you can imagine. graphic Stay Here link graphic Casa Flamboyan link Hotel Astoria Tucked in Tight Young, adventurous travelers look no further. Whether you’re looking for a night as decadent as the czar’s palace, or an inexpensive room to bunk down, St. Petersburg is stacked. Our favorites include the link Grand Hotel Astoria , which has housed many past celebrities, and link Baby Lemonade Hostel , which is centrally located, reasonably priced, and a whole lot of fun. graphic guide me link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link number rooftop spb link at dancingcarrot graphic Vodka Icon Pace Yourself The vodka there is much stronger than the water we're used to in the US. It's rough. link at earlgraeofficial graphic Subway Icon Use the Subway The subway stations are a beautiful, architectural masterpiece in my opinion. Also you can ride around with one ticket as much as you want. Additionally, the subway is one of the deepest so not for people who are scared about being underground. link at view of a student graphic Jacket Icon Bundle Up The weather in St. Petersburg is changing all the time! So take some warm clothes, clothes for rainy weather, and for a warm sunny day. link Alexis link Have a travel tip? Submit yours! link graphic Forward St. Petersburg to a Friend graphic Discoverers of St. Petersburg link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… link graphic imp s equals 261522 and layout equals marquee and li… link graphic imp s equals 261525 and sz equals 116x 15 and li equals The D… link graphic imp s equals 261526 and sz equals 69x 15 and li equals The Di… graphic I Discover To... link click upn equals ei 6R 0f M 2Bt Fk Gmg 2Fv… Daria Sharashkina link at daria sharashkina COUNTRY COUNT FAVORITE DISCOVERY 12 Indonesia I Discover To... fill my life with new experiences, take all the opportunities that life gives and create my own story, understand myself better by seeing the world. Saint Petersburg is a city that teaches you how to understand art and history without diving into books. I love the mix of timeless history and the business of modern life. Nothing inspires me more than making my way to the university along the Hermitage and Palace square. Under the constantly grey sky that covers Saint Petersburg, you start wearing clothes of the same colors as the architecture around you. While you are here, the influence of Saint Petersburg style is enormous. It motivates you to make art, to create, to be like the city intelligent, classic, freezing cold on the outside, but open minded and friendly inside. Long story short, Saint Petersburg is an experience in itself. It does something with people that makes them fall in love with its magnificence. link graphic instagram link Follow Daria How did we do? 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