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 …
The Hermitage is the number one attraction in St Petersburg. No wonder getting into the Hermitage can be a stressful experience during the high season. Here is the detailed instruction on how to visit the Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia stress-free. Know your options as to buying tickets and avoid losing time in queues. I …
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So you want to see Saint Petersburg from a rooftop while having drinks or dinner? St Petersburg is a city that deserves exploring from different angles. A view from the above is a truly unforgettable experience. Here is the list of the best rooftop restaurants in St Petersburg. Hi-So Photo: sofitel.ru Hi-So is a summer …
Pack a picnic and everything you need for a hike and enjoy the Northern beauty of Russian forests, parks, lakes and rivers. 1. Pavlovsk (Павловск) Pavlovsk Park although carefully designed for the tsars in the English landscape style by Scottish architect Charles Cameron and the Italian Pietro Gonzaga, looks like a forest in many parts. …
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In this article, I am listing concert halls in St Petersburg where you can enjoy classical music, anything from orchestra to solo instrumental performances and opera. In general, you can buy concert tickets in St Petersburg in one of the following ways: online on a concert hall website at a box office at a venue …
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In 1777, Catherine the Great gifted a plot of land near her summer residence, Tsarskoe Selo to her son Pavel and his wife Maria Fedorovna in honor of the birth of their son Alexander. The Pavlovsk Palace was started in 1782 and was constructed mainly under the supervision of the royal architect, an Italian Vincenzo …
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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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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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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