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St. Petersburg at a glance
4,900,000
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3-4 nights
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Around St. Petersburg
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Pulkovo Airport (LED)
Rzhevka Airport (RVH)
About St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg itineraries) is maybe the most beautiful city in Russia. St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg itineraries) fits perfect for a cultural trip and it is well known for the outstanding nightlife. St. Petersburg is located in northeast Russia. In St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg itineraries) you find many historic relevant places.
Things to do
St Petersburg offers so many different attractions for different people. There are almost too many things for you to do here. If you’re only staying for a few days, then you’ll have to try and fit in as many of the best things as possible. ...
There’s a charm about St. Petersburg (see itineraries) that I’ve always found difficult to put into words. The small-town feel to a city that is, in no way, an economic hub. Nobody’s in a hurry, there’s no brisk-walking office-goers running past you to catch the next metro. People take their time to stroll through the streets.
One of the absolute highlights of my recent Scandinavia and Russia cruise on board the Regal Princess was spending two days in St Petersburg. This city has been on my wish-list for years, probably ever since I was a dorky tween obsessed with the movie Anastasia! I had no idea what to expect, but what I discovered was ...
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Discover Russian Cuisine
I have a lot of posts about Russia (visit Russia itineraries) on Tripsget. You can check the entire Russia (see itineraries) blog posts category Now when most people can visit St. Check the prices and availability of the flights to St. Petersburg in winter varies a lot. I visited it a couple of weeks ago and was genuinely impressed by the quality and ..
Eat & drink
As part-time residents of St. Pete, my husband and I have had the opportunity to check out the best St. Here are eight of our favorite places to eat in St. With something for everyone at any time of day, The Library brings breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch to the campus of Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital ...
I delayed writing this guide to Russian food for the longest time. I knew it would be a monster of an article. As a Russia (more about Russia)n, I know full well that Russian cuisine is much more than the suggested 10 dishes you usually find online. I mean, common! Have you seen the size of Russia on the map? With 10 dishes you won’t ...
When people think of the Hermitage they actually mean the iconic Winter Palace built by Empress Catherine the Great on the banks of the Newa. Most famous of them is the General Staff Building right opposite the grand façade on Palace Square, impressing visitors with a gigantic neoclassical archway.
Few will sing the praise of Russia (see itineraries)n cuisine. We are one of those few people. We found the food in Russia absolutely delicious, down-to-earth and cheap. Just like good food should be. Just like anywhere else, eating was one of the best things we did in St Petersburg and helped us to get to know Russia a little better.
Worth to visit
Hype and media frenzy formed my preconceptions about Russia (Russia in detail). Although I have never yet found a country’s politics an accurate representation of its people, I struggled to shake the politicized rhetoric about Russia as I packed for my trip—an endeavor that involved shoving every sweater I owned into my bag.
General
Currency in Russia (more about Russia itineraries): Russian ruble. The exchange rate as of April 2020: $1 = 73 Rub, 1 EUR = 80 Rub , £1 = 92 Rub. Make sure to check the exchange rate before your trip, as the ruble can be pretty volatile! ...
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There are few cities in the world that go beyond the quintessential skyscrapers and fancy lights to adopt a character that defines them. St. Petersburg is a city that never had to try too hard, for it isn’t merely a city, but a work of art. From the lamp post by the river to the pink building on the curb- only St.
Any experienced traveler will confirm: finding the perfect city hotel is close to impossible. I guess it boils down to the very fact that big cities, attractive as they are for tourists, are a nightmare for any hotelier planning to build anything beyond a plain place where business people stay a couple of hours on ...
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Four Seasons Lion Palace
St. Petersburg is a city of supreme beauty and historical significance, and the second-largest city in Russia. This famous port on the Baltic Sea is full of incredible architecture and is the modern and cultural heart of the Russia (more about Russia)n Empire. This charming city will take you under her wing, and ..
Itinerary
This mammoth 3 days in St Petersburg itineraryhas taken me ages to write up. But it’s been so worth it to share all of my recommendations on what to do, see and eat in this gorgeous Russian city. Having spent an incredible 2 weeks in Russia this year and ..
If you’re about to give your contribution to these stats and pay this wonderful city a visit, then I recommend that you start working on your Saint Petersburg itinerary. With that being said, make sure to pack up comfortable sneakers, a Russian dictionary and ..
St. Petersburg (visit St. Petersburg itineraries) is the second biggest city in Russia (Russia itineraries) with about 5 million inhabitants. It was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great and it became the capital of Russia in 1712. In any case, St. Petersburg (visit St. Petersburg itineraries) is a beautiful city with impressive buildings, great restaurants and lots of things to see and ..
With all these options, planning a trip to Saint Petersburg can be a bit overwhelming, especially for first-time visitors. I’ve put together a recommended 3-day Saint Petersburg itinerary that will help you see the city’s highlights if you have at least 3 days in Saint Petersburg. Saint Petersburg is a budget-friendly ...
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Costs
Hi guys, in this post I’m going to tell you how much money you need to travel in Russia (Russia in detail). How expensive is Russia? I’m going to cover this and much more in this post about the cost of travel in Russia. Petersburg – which one to choose You can find all sorts of hotels and apartments for any budget in Russia.
There is something magical about Russia in winter. I honestly doubt that there is a more extravagant, lavish and enchanting country in the whole world during the winter months. I should make it clear – there is no other place to visit like St Petersburg either. As hard as it was to adapt to the Russian winter climate, ...
It depends whether you’re backpacking in Russia or you plan a luxury trip but you need to keep in mind the following costs while organizing your trip to Saint Petersburg: ...
Peter was building his new capital when he had to go to Versailles. The French palace inspired him. He wouldn’t be less! Thus, he decided to build a royal palace out of the city. That’s how the Peterhof Palace Estate came to be. The place includes almost 4 Hectares of land, with upper and lower gardens and ..
Accommodation
Are you going on a trip to the city with the canals and bridges, pastel-coloured palaces and cathedrals with onion shaped domes? And are you looking for the best place to sleep? So make sure you have a hotel or hostel in the heart of the city center, so around the Novsky Prospect avenue.
Combine two of your favorite passions – amazing artwork, and plush hotels! The Rachmaninov Art Hotel is one of the best-themed hotels we’ve ever stayed in and was once home to legendary classical composer Sergei Rachmaninov. Also doubling up as a gallery and ..
Park Inn is owned by Radisson in both Moscow and St. Petersburg (more about St. Petersburg). It’s a business hotel chain but one of the better ones in St. Petersburg. The hotel has been around for a long time and has countless rooms. Though it’s usually used for conferences and business travellers, it’s spacious enough to accommodate a third ...
, feel free to check it out. However, if you want my advice, these three well-rated and affordable hotels have perfect location and breakfast included and would be great for staying 3-4 nights in St. Petersburg (St. Petersburg itineraries): Kaleidoscope on Rubinshteina ...