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Destination: St Petersburg - a cultural feast

St Petersburg was founded by Peter the Greatbuildings of the Winter Palace and Hermitage
in 1703. The designated capital of ImperialMuseum on one side and the Classical yellow
Russia from 1712 to 1914 and has remained theand white former General Staff buildings of
countrys cultural capital. It is Russia'sthe Russian army on the other. The main point
second largest city and the country'sof the square is the Alexander Column, a tall
principal  seaport.monolith of red granite topped by a cross and
the statue of an angel, dedicated to the
It is often referred to as the Venice of theRussian military victory in the Napoleonic
North or the Paris of the East. The citywars. Palace Square has been the site of
centre is set on the south bank of the Nevanumerous political protests, most notably the
river.demonstrations of Bloody Sunday in 1905 that
started the first Russian Revolution. Today
Modern St Petersburg has no shortage ofthe square, with the views of the Admiralty's
restaurants, and plenty of variety. Asidegolden spire and the dome of St Isaac's
from traditional Russian restaurants, ChineseCathedral from across the vast stone paving,
and Japanese cuisine is popular, with sushi ais filled with markets, outdoor cafes and the
recent  craze.sound  of  horse-drawn  carriages.
St Petersburg has a vibrant, varied nightlifeThe Bronze Horseman, on Senatskaia Ploschad
ranging from opera and ballet to nightclubs,Square, facing the Neva River and surrounded
rock concerts, jazz clubs, and acid houseby the Admiralty, St Isaac's Cathedral. The
raves. How ever, the scene is constantlymonument was built by order of the Empress
changing with new venues opening and old onesCatherine the Great as a tribute to her
closing. Most of the decent night life is infamous predecessor on the Russian throne,
the  city  centre.Peter the Great. According to a 19th century
legend, enemy forces will never take St.
The local currency is the ruble. The marketPetersburg while the Bronze Horseman stands
near the Spilled Blood Cathedral offers everyin the middle of the city. During the Second
thing from matrioshka dolls to hand-paintedWorld War the statue was not taken down, but
lacquer boxes in a wide range of quality andwas protected with sand bags and a wooden
prices.shelter.
The main square of St Petersburg is one ofYou can book a flight to St Petersburg with
the world's most magnificent plazas. Palacefly.co.
Square contains the picturesque Baroque



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