I want to Peter!

Despite the changeable weather and the eternal rain, the cultural capital of Russia has always attracted crowds of tourists from all over the world. Few cities can boast such a rich history and an abundance of attractions. It decided the fate of the whole country, there lived the great writers and poets, artists and composers, dancers, musicians and actors.

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Admire the city can be like walking on a walk, and the famous river buses or boats from the water.









"Venice of the North" has more than 500 bridges. They are all unique, are endowed with their own names, and each of them has its own history.









Petersburg bridge - it is not just structures erected over the river or channel for the purpose of the crossing, many of them have become silent witnesses of historical events, coups and wars



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In St. Petersburg, there are lots of different sculptures of lions. In the film "Unbelievable Adventures of Italians in Russia" one hero, having lost hope of finding a treasure, said the lions in St. Petersburg more than residents.









Church of the Savior on Blood is a bit like Moscow and St. Basil's Cathedral was built in honor of Emperor Alexander II.









Inside the temple is a veritable museum of mosaics and wall paintings.









Besides the many Orthodox churches in St. Petersburg there are 42 churches denominations.









White Nights in St. Petersburg lasts from late May to mid-July, this time of year the city hosts a number of festivals and concerts, and they are preceded by the celebration of the founding of the city (27 May).









At night you can enjoy the sight of drawbridges, which have long been the hallmark of the city.









St. Petersburg in every time of the day is beautiful in its own way. In foggy days or shimmering night here there is always something to admire.









Palace in Peterhof.













famous graduates schools of St. Petersburg festival "Scarlet Sails".





The decoration of St. Isaac's Cathedral.









View of the Admiralty and St. Isaac's Cathedral to the Hermitage.









Yusupov Gardens and Palace on Sadovaya.









Cascade Fountain in Peterhof.









Hermitage at dawn.









Petersburg museum - a unique opportunity to study the history of Russia in the smallest details



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City of Arts attracts those wishing to conquer the world of theater and ballet, as well as fans of all kinds of arts. In St. Petersburg, you can visit more than 70 theaters with a variety of repertoire -. Big or Small dramatic, Mariinsky and Alexandrinsky and other









The famous crossroad "Five Corners" - is one of the attractions of the informal Peter. About him wrote Dostoevsky and VS Vysotsky. Not far from unusual intersection lived a lot of famous people, it is believed that this is where you can feel the true spirit of the modern city.



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