St. Petersburg is an amazing city with many symbolic names. Venice of the North - this name was given to the city for the abundance of rivers and canals. Northern Palmyra - for its unique beauty. Northern capital - the city has been the Russian capital for more than two hundred years. But the most intriguing name is the city of "white nights".
White nights in St. Petersburg begin on May 25-26. Already at this time, the evening twilight begins to merge with the morning dawn. This is due to the fact that the sun drops below the horizon by only 9 degrees. As a result, the nights become light. On June 22, the length of the day is 18 hours 53 minutes. The solstice is observed for three days, after which the length of the day gradually decreases. July 17th is the end of the White Nights.
Thousands of tourists from all countries come to St. Petersburg to see the white nights. At this time, the city is permeated with romance, guests and indigenous people become dreamers. This mood is created due to the fact that all temples, monuments, bridges, fences, houses become unrealistically beautiful, it seems that tourists from the real world have got into a fairy tale, where all wishes will come true.
During the white nights, festivals and holidays take place in the city. Since 2005, it has been customary to celebrate the brightest and most beautiful holiday of graduates under the fabulous name "Scarlet Sails". Concerts begin on Palace Square, on the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island. In conclusion, a pyrotechnical show is held in the water area of the Neva. Three million viewers gather annually to watch the multimedia show.
To get to St. Petersburg from May 25 to July 17, plane tickets must be ordered in advance. All flights are full of tourists who dream of a vacation in the city of white nights.
The hotels are also overcrowded. Currently, the situation has changed somewhat, many private hotels and inns have been opened in the city, but even they cannot accommodate everyone. Therefore, you need to reserve seats in advance.
Once having seen the white nights, most tourists return to St. Petersburg again and again to feel like a romantic again and plunge into a fabulous atmosphere.
