Most tourists tend to visit the city on the Neva in the summer. At this time of the year there are white nights, there is an opportunity to take a boat trip. Some tourists are not afraid to come to St. Petersburg in November. Few decide to visit the city in winter, by the way, it is in vain that travelers refuse to travel to the city of Petrov in winter.
St. Petersburg is a beautiful city, you fall in love with it to the point of unconsciousness. When you truly love, you see the advantages in the disadvantages or you simply do not notice the disadvantages. Neither rain, nor snow, nor cold will interfere with visiting the city for those whose hearts belong to the city of Petrov. Tourists who are planning their first trip to the Northern Capital may doubt the advisability of visiting the city in winter. To come to St. Petersburg in winter or not?
Arguments for"
In winter, you can save a lot on a trip to the Northern Capital. First, train tickets are slightly cheaper than at other times of the year. Secondly, most hotels are reducing the cost of their services. During the tourist season, hotel room prices rise sharply.
You can safely explore the sights of the city (since there are no fussy, noisy, large tourist groups). Their appearance does not depend on the season and weather conditions.
There is an opportunity to take a picture on the Palace Square. In the summer there are many tourists who ride segway. In addition, “different animals” and kings offer to be photographed for money as soon as they see that someone is being photographed in the square.
There are no tourists near the Admiralty building. Usually crowded here. The building is very beautiful, it is worth taking a close look at it.
You do not need to stand in line for hours at the ticket office of St. Isaac's Cathedral to climb its colonnade. Purchasing a ticket takes a couple of minutes.
In the evening, the city has a special atmosphere.
Arguments against"
Rivers and canals are covered with a white blanket of snow in winter. It is impossible to fully appreciate the beauty of the city.
Winter landscapes may not be impressive. In addition, there is no way to take a boat trip on a boat.
Buildings look gloomy, in the warm season, they are transformed.
In winter, it is risky to climb the colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral. Firstly, if a strong wind starts, the hanging ladder will swing strongly (going up and down the stairs is very scary). Secondly, it is very cold on the colonnade.
The view from the colonnade is not impressive, the Neva River merges with the white banks. Visibility deteriorates during snowfall.
To come to St. Petersburg in winter or not? If a boat trip and a tour of the city from the colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral is not an object of dreams, then come.
