St. Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Russia. No wonder it is called the Northern capital of the country. It is a city of drawbridges, museums, palaces and, of course, white nights. Every Russian should visit it at least once in his life. If you decide to go to St. Petersburg, you can have a great time there.
Instructions
Step 1
In any case, you have to live somewhere. If you have relatives or friends in St. Petersburg, you can spend the night with them. Otherwise, book a hotel room in advance, one of the many mini-hotels, or rent a room or apartment in the private sector. There are enough offers for every taste and budget.
Step 2
If you have come to St. Petersburg for the first time, it would be better to order a sightseeing bus tour first. It lasts about two hours. During this time, with an experienced guide, you will pass the main sights of the city. And if you choose a night trip, you can watch with your own eyes how the city is changing. In the twilight, you will have a different look at the great works of architecture. From time to time, the bus makes stops so that tourists can better see some objects and take photos. The price of a day tour of St. Petersburg varies from 250 to 700 rubles. Night - from 450 to 1000.
Step 3
Be sure to visit the most famous architectural monuments. For example, you should see the complex of the Peter and Paul Fortress with the famous Mint inside. Once upon a time, it was from this place that the construction of the whole of St. Petersburg began. Visit the Mikhailovsky Castle Go to the majestic St. Isaac's Cathedral and be sure to climb the famous colonnade. It is the highest vantage point in the city and offers stunning views. Go to the man-made island of New Holland, which until recently was hidden from the eyes of tourists.
Step 4
Of course, it is impossible to imagine a vacation in St. Petersburg without visiting its famous theaters and museums. Visit the Marinka, the Mikhailovsky and Alexandrinsky Theaters (officially the State Opera and Ballet Theater and the Pushkin Academic Drama Theater), the famous BDT or the Akimov Comedy Theater. The schedule of performances should be found out in advance, as the excitement around some performances is very high. There are a great many museums in St. Petersburg. The most famous are the Hermitage and the Russian Museum, where the treasures of world culture are collected. If you have time, go to the Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography, which Peter himself founded, calling the Kunstkamera. The Central Naval Museum and the A. S. Pushkin.
Step 5
Petersburg is a city of beautiful parks. There are many of them in its suburbs: the palace and park complex of Peterhof, the park complex Tsarskoe Selo and the Pavlovsk complex … Peterhof's parks are world famous due to its unique and numerous fountains (more than 150 fountains and 4 cascades). If you are not afraid to be splashed, then go there on a fine summer day and try to guess which pebble of the surprise fountain should be stepped on in order for the fireworks from the jets to follow. If for some reason you do not want to travel outside the city, you can have a great rest in the Summer Garden. Peter built this magnificent park ensemble with stunning sculptures and many fountains as his residence.
Step 6
And, of course, St. Petersburg is famous all over the world bridges: Palace, Liteiny, Troitsky, Alexander Nevsky bridge. Take a walk through them. Better yet, book a night tour of the canals. Sail through the slow waters in a small speedboat or handsome ship and admire the magnificent sight of illuminated bridges open. On some boats, live music is played to complete the romantic picture.
