From till , St. Petersburg was the capital of the Russian Empire and the residence of the Russian emperors. More Historical Facts…. In , St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences was founded, in - a theater. In , the first Russian railroad was opened from Saint Petersburg to Tsarskoye Selo, the residence of the imperial family , in - from Saint Petersburg to Moscow. The World War I greatly influenced the fate of St. In August , on a wave of anti-German sentiment, the city was renamed Petrograd.
In the early 20th century, the city was the site of three revolutions: in , in February , and in October The city became the center of the newly formed Leningrad oblast on August 1, In December , it was retrieved from the region and became the city of republican importance.
Today, Saint Petersburg is one of the most important economic centers of the Russian Federation. The local economy is based mainly on industry and tourism. Petersburg is the largest Russian center of military and civil shipbuilding and repairing. Ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, chemical, light, and polygraphic industries are well developed too.
All in all, together with Russian tourists, the city was visited by 5,, people in Petersburg ranked 7th among the most visited and popular tourist cities in Europe 20 in the world. The city has more than large and small hotels 27 thousand rooms. Today, St. Petersburg is also one of the centers of European cruise tourism. Petersburg is the most important center between Scandinavia and Europe, central parts of Russia and the Baltic countries.
Petersburg in Moskovskiy district. In , the airport served City Day is celebrated on May 27, the foundation day of St. The evolution of the city name: Saint Petersburg , Petrograd , Leningrad , Saint Petersburg since September 6, Saint Petersburg has a lot of informal names: the northern capital the second capital , the cultural capital, the city on the Neva River, the city of white nights, or just Peter.
Saint Petersburg is the only city in the world with a population over 1,, people which is located so far in the north. Also, it is the largest city in Europe that is not a capital city. Petersburg is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
It is one of the most important centers of tourism in Russia. Since , the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation resides in the city. High latitude of St. White nights in St. Petersburg take place from June 11 till July 2. They are one of the symbols of St. Petersburg: various festivals and celebrations happen during these days. The image of white nights is widely used in literature and arts. Petersburg climate is moderate, transitional from temperate continental to temperate sea.
The average temperature in February is minus 5. Most days of the year are cloudy and gloomy. Petersburg is the cultural center of global significance. A scenic view of St. Petersburg is determined by its architecture: straight streets, large squares, gardens and parks, rivers and numerous canals, embankments, bridges, monuments and decorative statues.
Petersburg fountains are among the other sights of the city. The most famous among them is a complex of fountains in Peterhof. Russia, sure has very old and very beautiful and Majestic Buildings like the Churches, which to me are the most Beautiful in all the World. Founded by Peter the Great in , this awe-inspiring star-shaped citadel was designed by Domenico Trezzini and has been the site of turmoil since its conception starting out as a defensive point and later becoming the prison and execution ground in the Bolshevik era; it remains the site where many members of House Romanov were buried.
This island has become a major tourist attraction for all lovers of Russian history. Book your tour of the Peter and Paul Fortress online today! St Petersburg State Hermitage Museum. There are museums, 45 galleries and other exhibition spaces to choose from, with the Hermitage Museum being the most famous, featuring the interiors of an imperial residence and a stunning art collection. The Hermitage is considered to be one of the largest museums in the world stretching over six buildings and containing over 3 million pieces of art work, many of which created by the 'Old Masters' from Rembrandt to Titian as well as modern masterpieces from the likes of Henri Matisse.
Book your walking tour of the State Hermitage online today! St Petersburg Peterhof Palace. The world-famous Peterhof Palace is a series of complexes and gardens located on the banks of the Neva River. Constructed by Peter the Great, this French-inspired UNESCO World Heritage Site is the diamond of the Petrine-Baroque architectural style, containing all the frills and grandeur one would expect from a royal domain from carefully considered landscape gardens by the famed Versailles landscaper Andre Le Notre, to a vast array of sculptures and paintings from Europe's most famous artists of the day.
See our St Petersburg excusions page to book your trip to the Peterhof Palace. Stuck for things to do in St Petersburg? See our full range of St Petersburg tours and excursions for tourists by clicking the button below.
Book your St Petersburg excursions online today! St Petersburg is considered one of the best cities in Russia in terms of night life, bars and restaurants.
Tourists will have a wide range of locations to choose from ranging from small taverna-like bars frequented by the locals to private clubs and high-end restaurants serving up contemporary cuisine. We have put together our top 3 recommended bars and restaurants in St Petersburg. Money Honey styles itself on a wild western saloon and has been considered a mainstay on the St Petersburg night scene for many years.
This bar is host to a wide variety of events and is particularly well known for it's rockabilly and rock'n'roll bands. The bar is open from am until am Monday to Thursday, am until am Friday and Saturday, and am until midnight on Sundays. Jazz-lovers will find that JFC covers a wide scope of musical tastes from blues and rock to more avant-garde elements. The venue is open pm until pm every day. This club caters to all interests and includes a karaoke, hookah bar, restaurant and prestigious cocktail bar.
This cocktail bar is open 24 hours 7 days a week. Kokoko opened in with the aim of providing world-class Russian cuisine with a contemporary twist. The restaurant serves up a great blend of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes sourced from local produce. This restaurant has split opening times running from amam and pm until am Monday to Friday, and am until pm and pm until am Saturday and Sunday. Mamalyga is a must visit for anybody interested in Caucasian cuisine.
The restaurant places comfort at the center of its concept, giving a much more homely feel. Perfect for lovers of barbecue and tandoori dishes. Mamalyga restaurant is open am until am Monday to Friday, and pm until am Saturday and Sunday. The Tayaki Cafe is the perfect destination for lovers of Japan, and offers a quintessentially Japanese experience away from home.
The restaurant is known for its Japanese street food, however you will often find events taking place in the cafe including tea ceremonies and lectures on Japanese culture. This quaint cafe is open am until pm Sunday to Thursday, and am until pm Friday and Saturday.
The weather is fickle and changeable, as it is common in coastal cities. Petersburg experiences the midsummer, with the sun never really setting in late June. This is celebrated by the White Nights Festival during the last ten days of June, which features all-day performances and make June the most popular month for tourists.
A visit in late autumn can also be recommended, because the heat begins to drop in September and so does the number of tourists. St Petersburg is made up of eighteen districts, the most popular of which are the central districts of Admiralteysky and Vasileostrovsky. The best place to stay during your trip in St Petersburg will largely depend on what it is you plan to do while you are there sports, shopping, site-seeing , however as a general rule, we recommend sticking to these two central districts when choosing your hotel.
We can arrange accommodation during your stay in St Petersburg through a accommodation search tool. Pulkovo Airport is located 17 kilometers south of the city centre and is the busiest Russian airport outside of Moscow, serving many international and domestic airlines.
However, there is also the option of flying into Lappeenranta Airport which is located across the border in Finland. The railway system is extremely well-connected. Moscow can be reached in only four hours via a high-speed rail system, and there are also international connections to Helsinki, Berlin and Eastern Europe. Its closeness to Europe makes St Petersburg a perfect destination for a short city-break , whilst still being able to offer a more exotic and distinctively Russian experience.
The city has an extensive cultural repertoire and boasts a number of World Heritage Sites. The tourist industry in St Petersburg has developed rapidly since the collapse of the Soviet Union and is now one of the best in Russia. Moreover, the city has plenty to offer to those not as interested in art including a bustling night life and excellent variety of restaurants, making it one of the most diverse tourist experiences in Europe.
When visiting a new city, you are bound to have loads of questions. Here, we have included some of the questions we get asked most about St Petersburg:.
However, as with any major city, it is important to take the usual precautions particularly around busy areas such as Pulkovo Airport or the train station. As a tourist, St Petersburg can be still be quite expensive although with the devaluation of the Ruble against other currencies in recent years the city has become much more affordable than it once was.
Eating out can prove expensive, but again this depends on where you are looking to eat. St Petersburg is approximately km away from Moscow and will take anything between 4 to 8 hours by train depending on the type of train you take, or around 1.
To learn more about prices, timetables and bookings see our Moscow - St Petersburg trains page. Pulkovo airport is around 20km away from St Petersburg city centre and is approximately minutes' away by car. Regular buses run from the airport to the city centre however it is possible to book a taxi or private car in order to make the journey less stressful. Most visitors to Russia will need a visa in order to enter the country.
E-visas are available for up to 53 foreign states that want to visit St Petersburg specifically. From time to time, visa-free travel to St Petersburg is possible and you can find more information about whether you require a Russian visa from our Russian visa tourist page. The best time to visit St Petersburg is usually between May and October since it is extremely cold between the months of December and March.
For a full list of things to do in St Petersburg at any time of year, please see our St Petersburg city-breaks blog post. Europe's 1 Russian and regional rail specialist. Secure, safe and up to date tools with expert advice. Book online today. Safe, fast and secure visa processing by our dedicated experts for Russia, Mongolia, China, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
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