Sunday, October 19, 2008

St. Petersburg- the cultural capital of Russia



St. Petersburg is regarded as the “cultural capital” of Russian Federation, as the city influenced greatly the cultural development of the country.

St. Petersburg survived during centuries and no is a well-developed city. St.Petersburg was founded in 1703 by Russian tsar Peter the Great, the founder of Russian fleet. Many historical monuments, belonging to that period, survived and now represent old epochs. Styles of different epochs are harmoniously fused in this great city.

In June, the White Nights come to St. Petersburg, which make the city even more attractive for the visitors. St. Petersburg’s center lies on the southern bank of the Neva river, with the curving river Fontanka making its southern boundary. Best time for St Petersburg travel is summer.

St. Petersburg is the cultural center of Russia, as many educational institutions are located there. St. Petersburg is an open-air museum, as you can see monuments on every street in the city. Many museums and art galleries attract art-lovers and people interested in history of the country.

Many rivers flow through the city, which makes St. Petersburg a unique place for traveling. St. Petersburg is located on forty islands, each of which has its own attractions for the tourists. St Petersburg tours and St Petersburg cruises

There is no other city in the world that offers stunning and intriguing attractions as St. Petersburg, “the City of Tsars”. St. Petersburg offers luxury accommodations and perfect travel services.

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