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The Hermitage FAQ

Where is the Hermitage Museum? The State Hermitage is located in the center of St Petersburg, Russia.  The main buildings of the Hermitage Museum are around the Dvortsovaya Square (Дворцовая площадь) which translates from Russian as the Palace Square, at the beginning of the Nevsky Avenue and along the banks of the Neva River.   The …

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When Does It Snow in St Petersburg and Ideas on What to Do in St Petersburg in Winter

Winter in St Petersburg It can snow between early November and early April in St Petersburg.  However, it is possible to see flakes even in early May. Snow will stay on the ground between December and March. On average there are 17 snowfall days in the months of December to February in Saint Petersburg. Fresh …

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How Many Days to Spend in St Petersburg Russia? 2-Day and 3-Day Itineraries

I would say, stay a minimum of 3 days in Saint Petersburg. Cultural visits and entertainment options are so abundant here.  Saint Petersburg is a big city. Leave yourself time to move around and to visit the main landmarks stress-free. For a more relaxed stay, stay in Saint Petersburg for 4 or 5 days.  You will have time …

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How to Visit Tsarskoe Selo and the Catherine Palace?

Why to Visit Tsarskoe Selo? Tsarskoe Selo is a complex of parks and palaces and the former summer residence of the Romanov-dynasty tsars.   Set up mostly by Catherine the Great and constructed in the 18th and 19th century, the parks and palaces of Tsarskoe Selo are architectural masterpieces.   Following the Russian Revolution, Tsarkoe Selo was …

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