| St. Petersburg Travel Guide: Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights Contributor(s): Russell, Jason (Author) |
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ISBN: 1505579740 ISBN-13: 9781505579741 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $12.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2014 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Russia |
| Physical Information: 0.09" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.16 lbs) 44 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Russia |
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| Publisher Description: Located on the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea, the Russian city of St Petersburg is one of the most famous destinations in Russia, attracting millions of tourists every year. Founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great, St Petersburg is the 2nd largest city in Russia and is known for its stunning architecture, beautiful parks, and rich historical significance. The city is dotted with numerous palaces, cathedrals, museums, bridges, theaters, parks, and monuments, each an attraction in itself. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a picture postcard city that will mesmerize visitors of all ages and interests.St. Petersburg Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Hermitage Museum & Winter Palace - Vasilievsky Island - Naval Museum & Old Stock Exchange - Andreyevsky Cathedral - The Twelve Colleges at St Petersburg State University - Erata Museum - Kunstkamera Museum - Ancient Theban Sphinxes - Peter & Paul Fortress - Church of the Savior on Blood - St. Alexander Nevsky Monastery - Bridges on the River Neva - Artillery Museum - Palace Square - St Isaac's Cathedral & Museum - Kazan Cathedral - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Alexander House Hotel - Comfort 10 Hotel - Petro Palace Hotel - Rentroom B&B - Old Vienna - Places to Eat & Drink - Zoom Caf - Romeo's Bar & Kitchen - Chekhov - Tandoor Indian Restaurant - Stolle - Places to Shop - Dom Knigi - Galeria Shopping Mall - Artcity Souvenir Salon - Imagine-Club Vinyl Records Store - Pushkinskaya 10 Art Center |