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Trans Siberian Destinations - St Petersburg, Russia
Conceived in the soul of a visionary emperor, St. Petersburg is Russia's adopted child. With its strict geometric lines and perfectly planned architecture, so unlike the Russian cities that came before it, St. Petersburg is almost too European to be Russian. And yet it is too Russian to be European. A powerful combination of both East and West, of things Russian and things European, St. Petersburg owes its existence to the will and passion of its founder, Czar Peter the Great, to guide a resistant Russia into the greater fold of Europe, and consequently into the mainstream of history. That he accomplished, and more.
Incorporating more than 100 islands and crisscrossed by more than 60 rivers and canals, St. Petersburg can be -- and often is -- compared, except for its uniquely northern appeal, to that other great maritime city, Venice. Even during periods of economic hardship and political crisis, its gleaming Imperial palaces emphasize the city's regal bearing, even more so in the cold light of the Russian winter. The colorful facades of riverside estates glow gently throughout the long days of summer in contrast with the dark blue of the Neva's waters. Between June and July, when the city falls under the spell of the White Nights, or Belye nochy, the fleeting twilight imbues the streets and canals with an even more delicate aura. During this time following the summer solstice (generally from June 21 to July 11), the gloom of night is banished, replaced by a twilight usually lasting no more than 30 to 40 minutes. To honor this magical phenomenon, music festivals and gala events adorn the city's cultural calendar.
Where to stay in St Petersburg:
Hotels in St Petersburg, Apartments in St Petersburg, Homestay in St Petersburg
What to see in St Petersburg:
Nevsky Avenue, St Isaac Cathedral, St Kazan Cathedral, Saviour on the Blood, Neva river, Mars field, Peter and Paul fortress.
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