An Introduction to St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, previously called Leningrad in honor of the hero “Lenin”, is the cultural center of Russia, which is also known as “Northern Venice”

Release time : 2019-03-06 14:04:33

source : Sina Travel

St. Petersburg, previously called Leningrad in honor of the hero “Lenin”, is the cultural center of Russia, which is also known as “Northern Venice”. St. Petersburg is an awesome city where you can experience “rooftop sightseeing”, celebrate your birthday, and even invite a group of bands to play at your home.

This city was built on a large scale during the Peter I period. He was a majestic, wise, talented yet cruel and ruthless emperor who made Russia open the window to Europe through the city of St. Petersburg.

Tourists are constantly surprised by this amazing city, for which many of them would gladly revisit. The weather of St. Petersburg is always gloomy and overcast, however, it never curbs the enthusiasm of visitors from all over the world. The extraordinary astronomical sight, “polar night”, occurs from the end of May to mid-July every year, attracting visitors from home and abroad to take a glimpse of it. Meanwhile, it’s also high time to watch the romantic Broken Bridge, a must-see in a lifetime, where lovers murmur the promises to each other.

Wherever there is a grand river, there is a great city and every river has its own pace. Neva River highlights the splendid history, the expansive field and the abundant cultural atmosphere of St. Petersburg. In addition, the architectural style is definitely worth mentioning for its marvelous history, which gives you a time travel illusion every time you walk through the buildings, as if you could catch a sight of a delicate carriage with women dressed in luxurious and exquisite gowns.

The classy and magnificent construction such as Peter the Great's Summer Palace, the Catherine Palace, and Gatchina reflect the architectural art of St. Petersburg as well. When wandering around the Great Summer Palace, sitting in the wooden chair encompassed by the beautiful flowers, trees and adorable pigeons, you would certainly be detached from the urban