Vacation In Russia St Petersburg
As you may have guessed, the name of this city is St. Petersburg. and often known as the Venice of Russia, this beautiful city will leave a lasting memory in your mind and heart. In ancient times St Petersburg used to be an island surrounded by rivers. Today it is one of the greatest cultural capitals of Russia, combining both business and pleasure perfectly. There are many reasons why getting a vacation in Russia St Petersburg is a great idea for this summer.
St. Petersburg is Russia’s second largest city and the former capital of Russia (1712 to 1918). The city is a beautiful destination offering a wide array of cultural, historical and educational activities with stunning architecture at every turn. The city’s numerous parks along the routes of its canals, ponds and riverbanks provide lush green spaces to enjoy in any season.
As Russia’s second largest city, St Petersburg has a reputation for being an elegant and cultured destination in the north of the country. Its beauty and rich history attract millions of tourists from across the globe every year. As one of its most popular holiday destinations, visitors love exploring the major landmarks which make the city unique. Harbour cruises with champagne sunset drink and skyline tours are just a few things that make this city so iconic.
Russia is the largest country in the world, situated entirely in northern Asia and northern Europe. It is a far-eastern great power with an enormous territory, profound history, rich culture and multiethnic population.
The city is the country’s cultural and former political capital, and one of the most important industrial and economic centers in Russia.
Vacation In Russia St Petersburg
This place is moderately priced with transportation, food and accommodation average around 35 – 55 USD per day per person. Not that cheap but not too expensive.
Keep in mind that this is just a suggested daily budget based on my style of traveling, which is leaning more toward the budget side of things. If you want to stick to this budget, expect to sleep in dorms, eat out only a few times, and be comfortable using the cheapest and most convenient way of transportation, which often times involves walking.
Saint Petersburg Tours & Activities
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Things To Do In Saint Petersburg (3 Nights)
Kazan Cathedral
Walking along the Nevsky Avenue, you will stumble upon Kazan cathedral, one of the biggest cathedral in the city so it is difficult not to check it out. The cathedral is free entry from 7AM – 8PM.
The Savior On The Spilled Blood Cathedral
One of the most iconic landmark of St Petersburg, this colorful cathedral is located in between the criss-crossing canals of Saint Petersburg. The cathedral is especially beautiful at dusk from the big bridge on Nevsky Avenue near Kazan Cathedral.
Be sure to go inside and look up. The interior is even more epic than the exterior in my opinion.
The Winter Palace And The Palace Square
The Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum houses one of the most prestigious and largest art collection in the world. Even if you are not interested in the art, the museum do house temporary exhibition for you to learn about the history of Russia. When I was there, the October Revolution exhibition was on display. It was interesting to see how the revolution played a big role of transforming Russia to what it is today.