
Places to visit in St. Petersburg
Hundreds of museums, beautiful buildings and history... Of course we are talking about St. Petersburg, the 4th city in Europe and 2nd in Russia. One of the most beautiful cities in the world, St. Petersburg is full of Russian architecture and 17th-18th century streets. Want to visit this Russian city? Get a Baku-St. Petersburg ticket.
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Places to Visit in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is the gate to Europe, has over 300 museums. Founded in 1700s by Russian Tsar Peter the Great, the city was the capital of the Russian Empire for 200 years. So St. Petersburg is full of cultural and historical landmarks to visit.
Nevsky Prospect
Nevsky Prospect is the heart of the city and one of the most famous streets in Russia. Established as the central area in 1703, it still keeps its spirit today. Along the avenue you will find many museums, bookstores and art galleries, and the unique architecture of the buildings on the boulevard is amazing.
Hermitage Museum
St. Petersburg is the city of museums, and the famous Hermitage Museum is one of them. Opened in 1852, the Hermitage Museum has over 3 million pieces now.
Kazan Cathedral
You can’t help but be amazed by Russian architecture. One of the best examples of this is Kazan Cathedral. Semi-circular in shape, built in 1801.
Peterhof Palace and Park Complex
St. Petersburg has many buildings inspired by European architecture. The most impressive one is the Peterhof Palace, modeled after the Palace of Versailles in France. Located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, the palace is in the Peterhof district of the city, in a federal territory.
Urban Transportation in St. Petersburg
In St. Petersburg, both locals and tourists use taxis. Apart from official taxis, some locals offer taxi services using their personal cars. But if you choose this option, you should negotiate beforehand.
Apart from taxis, the city has a well-developed bus network. Especially from Nevsky Prospect, the central area of the city, bus lines go to many parts of the city. And the St. Petersburg metro, which is not only a means of transportation but also a tourist attraction, is very useful for getting around. The metro connects different parts of the city and amazes visitors with its columns, so it’s one of the must-see places in St. Petersburg.