TEAM ADVISER COLUMN

I am Kate, head of The St PetersburgTraveller’s Tourist Entertainment department. My aim is to make your visit to St Petersburg as enjoyable and memorable as possible. Whether you have been attracted to our beautiful city of St Petersburg by its being the cradle of the revolution, by its being Russia’s cultural capital with its wonderfully preserved heritage, by its international arts program, or perhaps for the fantastic shopping and nightlife, I am here to help you make the most of the time (long or short) you have in our city. With so many interesting places from which to choose, I realise it is not easy for a new visitor to know where to start!

Think about your main requirements and use the ‘Where to Go?’ menu on your left to find the most famous sights, the best restaurants and attractions for your enjoyment.
Make a choice and try!

St Petersburg is one of the loveliest cities of the world, founded on the lands along the Neva River by the first Russian emperor Peter the Great more than 300 years ago.  Unique architectural works, gorgeous squares and parks, elegant palaces and majestic cathedrals make St Petersburg an open air museum.  St Petersburg, built on 42 islands connected by graceful bascule leaf bridges, is justly called the “Northern Venice”.  No other European city is blessed with the same number of bridges and overpasses. Take an exciting tour along rivers and canals lined with famous facades of imperial St Petersburg. Feast your eyes on the exquisite trellis-work of the Summer Garden. Admire the unhurried dignity of bridges being raised.  During your stay, it is worth visiting the renowned suburbs of St Petersburg: Peterhof – the “realm of fountains”; the naval town of Kronstadt – the outpost of Russia; and the legendary fortress, Oreshek, that stood its ground during the city’s siege of the second World War.  St Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia, rich in significant cultural events – music and film festivals, theatrical first nights and various contests.  Be sure to walk the city during the “white nights” period when outlines of buildings and bridges become vague, turning them into illusions enfolded in mystery.

That is why I am here to help you.