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Visiting Catherine Palace from St Petersburg
The Catherine Palace at Tsarskoe Selo. The extravagant Catherine Palace and Park are located in the town of Tsarskoe Selo, just southeast of St Petersburg. Known for its lavish interiors, it was...
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Tips for Visiting the Hermitage
With more than three million works of art and artifacts from around the world, visiting the Hermitage in St Petersburg can be intimidating. Known officially as the State Hermitage Museum, it was...
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Tips for Visiting Peterhof (Petrodvorets)
Often referred to as the “Versailles of Russia,” Peterhof (or Petrodvorets) is a must-see when visiting St Petersburg. Located about twenty miles outside of the city, it makes for a perfect day trip....
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25 Unique Things to do in St Petersburg
It has been called the Venice of the North and was once considered Russia’s window to the West. It was the capital of Russia for more than 200 years before becoming known as Leningrad during Soviet...
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The Best Views in St Petersburg
With its imperial architecture, canals and bridges, St Petersburg is one of the most attractive cities in Russia, if not all of Europe. A few places stand out, though, as the best vantage points from...
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Free Things to Do in St Petersburg
Russia may have a reputation for being on the expensive side, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still see and do a lot if you’re on a tight budget. St Petersburg has a variety of things to enjoy for...
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Top Palaces to Visit in St Petersburg
There is no better place to get a sense of Russia’s imperial history than in St Petersburg and one of the best ways to do so is by visiting some of the many palaces that remain in the city. Here is a...
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Important Moments in St Petersburg History
More than three hundred years old, St Petersburg has a fascinating, yet turbulent history. Here is a look at some of the most important moments visitors should know about: 1703 – The city is founded by...
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Unusual Museums in St Petersburg
You have likely heard of the most popular museums in St Petersburg – the State Hermitage Museum, the Russian Museum and palace-museums like Peterhof and Tsarskoe Selo. If you are looking for something...
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Visiting Pavlovsk from St. Petersburg
Pavlovsk Palace. St. Petersburg is full of incredible palaces to visit, but some of the best are outside the city limits, like Peterhof, Catherine Palace and Pavlovsk. If you’re already planning a day...
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