Driving Tour of St Petersburg |
A great way to start your vacation in St. Petersburg is to go
on a driving tour around the city. Your guide will introduce you to
the city's famous sights and tell you about fascinating history of
this majestic city. |
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St Isaak's Cathedral |
St Isaak's Cathedral is one of St Petersburg most prominent sights.
It is the fourth largest cathedral in Europe. Fortunately, this
masterpiece erected by Catherine the Great in honor of Peter the
Great survived the 3 year siege of the German bombs during the
World War II. |
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Peter and Paul Fortress |
Peter and Paul Fortress is a famous castle located just across Neva
River from the Winter Palace. It was built to defend the palace
from invasions from the sea and later became a burial place of
Russian Emperors. |
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The Holy Savior on Blood |
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The Holy Savior on Blood Cathedral which is build in the very same
spot where one of Russia's greatest emperors, Alexander II was
mortally wounded. Alexander liberated Russian serfs two years prior
abolition of slavery in the US. |
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The Hermitage Museum |
The Hermitage is located in the Winter Palace. It is one of the
most important sights in the city. Winter Palace was home to
Russian Emperors and the Seat of Russian Government ever since
Peter the Great moved capital from Moscow. Bolsheviks stormed the
Palace in 1917 and later turned it into the museum - the
Hermitage. |
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Petrodvorets (Petergof) |
Peterhof was the summer residence of Russian Emperors. It's lavish
gardens and palaces rival Versailles. Peterhof is one of the most
popular tourist sights of St Petersburg. It is a must-see for
everyone who visits "the Venice of the North." |
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Catherine's and Paul's Palaces |
Catherine's Palace and Paul's are a stark contrast to one another.
Catherine, who was Paul's mother was one of the most spendthrift
emperesses of Russia. Paul, who despised his mother, did everything
on the contrary. He even ordered to remove the stone from St
Isaak's Cathedral to delay its completion. |
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Russian Museum at Mikhailovsky Palace |
 Mikhailovsky Palace is home to the Museum of Russian
Art. |
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Yusupov Palace |
Yusupovs were a powerful noble family in the late days of the
Russian Empire. It was Yusupovs who managed to finally kill Grigory
Rasputin after luring him into their home. |
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Nikolaevsky Palace |
Nikolaevsky Palace was the residence of Nikolai II when he was not
yet a czar. Visit this Palace and enjoy a Russian style folk
dancing show. |
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Mariinsky Theater |
Mariinsky theater is one of the most popular St Petersburg theater
among western travelers because its plays are designed for people
who do not understand Russian language. |
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