St Petersburg is one of the world'sgreatest cities that has all the flavors of the great holiday tours – the high lifestyle, amazing architecture, thrilling nightlife, the surpassing history and rich cultural traditions that have been the perennial source of inspiration to some of the world's greatest art forms and musical themes. The citycan be best discovered during the winters, though the nipping cold might restrict your sightseeing, but it is the time that best determine both the city and its people. The splendorous views of the snow awninged statues and the famed Winter Palace are the greatest lure of the city.
St Petersburg shares the long and dramatic history. The city was founded by Peter the Great in 1703. It has remained the important center of the European history for more than 300 years. In 1712, it became the capital of Russia when Peter the great transferred all the major political institutions and the Tsar's family from Moscow to the city. It was once renamed Petrograd, and then Leningrad, but the people voted to return to the former name St Petersburg.
Approximately five million people lives in St Petersburg but the most famous inhabitants of this city are Dostoyevski, Pushkin, Tschajkovski, and Tcherniavski.
The city is known for its palaces and cathedrals. Some of the most popular among them are Hermitage, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Mariinsky Theatre, Admiralty, Kazan's Cathedral, Peter and Paul's Fortress and the Russian Museum.
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Attractions of St Petersburg : Academy of Art Lovers, Admiralty, Alexandra Blok House Museum, Anichkov Palace, Armenian Church of St Catherine, Bell Tower, Botanical Gardens, Brodsky House Museum, Buddhists Temple, Catherine the Great Statue, Chesme Church, Church of the Assumption, City Sculpture Museum
Hotels and Hostels in St. Petersburg : Swiss Star, St Petersburg International Hostel, Hotel Pio, B&B 5th Sovetskaya, Azimut Hotel Saint Petersburg, Nevsky Hotel Aster, Nevsky Hotel Moyka, SPB Homestay, Amigo Hotel
Restaurants in St Petersburg : Aiva, Akvarium, Aquare, Backstage, Baku Baltic Bread – Liteyny, Biergarten, Bistrot Garcon, Black Cat, White Cat, Bliny Domik, Bushe, Cat Cafe, Che, Face Cafe, Fat Frier
