St petersburg Gallery

Saint Petersburg is a cultural center of Russia and has a unique atmosphere.

St. Petersburg - what a tourist needs to know about the northern capital The northern capital of Russia St. Petersburg has always attracted tourists to see the sights created thanks to Peter I. St. Petersburg was once the capital of the Russian Empire, but still has absolutely not lost its greatness. The city was repeatedly renamed (St. Petersburg, Petrograd, Leningrad and St. Petersburg again). But, perhaps, even more than official, it has unofficial names: St. Petersburg, "Northern capital", "city of three revolutions", "Northern Venice", "city of white nights", "cultural capital", "Northern palmyra".

St. Petersburg is one of the largest cities in Europe and ranks third in terms of population. It is located in the northwestern part of Russia, in the delta of the Neva River, on the very shore of the Baltic Sea.

It is difficult to underestimate the enormous historical and cultural value of St. Petersburg, even the international organization UNESCO noted its great importance for humanity by adding it to the list of World Heritage Sites

Today the city looks as grandiose as when Peter I laid the first stone in 1703. The emperor invited the leading architects of Europe to fill the streets with extravagant palaces and elegant baroque cathedrals. For 300 years, the city was the cultural capital of the country, where writers, poets, artists and playwrights worked. St. Petersburg is still a vibrant arts hub, showcasing everything from painting and literature to street theater and hard rock.