Overview
St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city's iconic “Bronze Horseman” statue.
Description
It remains Russia's cultural centre, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works. The sheer grandeur and history of Russia's imperial capital never fail to amaze, but this is also a city with a revolutionary spirit.
Address
Northwestern, Kirovskaya Oblast'
Russia
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/russia/st-petersburg
Northwestern, Kirovskaya Oblast'
Russia
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/russia/st-petersburg