St Petersburg |
The former capital of Russia has seen some dramatic changes in its 305-year history. Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, St Petersburg has been described as the…
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State Hermitage Museum
State Hermitage Museum
St Petersburg's State Hermitage Museum is one of the world's greatest, with an unbeatable collection of fine and decorative arts. Since its foundation in 1764, when Catherine the Great bought…
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Upcoming Events in St Petersburg |
 | Motörhead 17 Dec 2009 New Ice Arena (Ice Palace) The mighty Motörhead continue to tour relentlessly, taking their uniquely fast and… more... |
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Nightlife |
St Petersburg has a vibrant, varied nightlife. Depending on your tastes, you can visit the ballet or opera, take in a play at the theatre or dance the night away at bars, clubs, music venues and dance parties. However, the scene is constantly changing, so check the weekly events listings in the St Petersburg Times (website: www.sptimes.ru).Most of the nightlife is concentrated in the city centre. Bars open from 1100 and start closing around midnight, although some remain open until 0200 or 0400.…
Sightseeing |
Sprawling across a series of flat islands at the mouth of the Neva River, St Petersburg is defined by the water that surrounds it. The Neva forms a mighty transect through the centre of the city and the Moyka and Fontaka rivers and their associated canals divide the old part of the city into even smaller islands.On the Palace Embankment, Empress Elizabeth's Winter Palace and Hermitage, look out across the Neva to the Peter and Paul Fortress and gold-spired cathedral on Zayachy Island. Nearby, …
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