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Home to cultural figures like Gogol, Tchaikovsky and Dostoevsky, St. Petersburg has seen historic events like the end of the monarchy, the Bolshevik uprising and 1917's Revolution. With hundreds of... more » Home to cultural figures like Gogol, Tchaikovsky and Dostoevsky, St. Petersburg has seen historic events like the end of the monarchy, the Bolshevik uprising and 1917's Revolution. With hundreds of museums and theaters, St. Petersburg is Russia's cultural heart and features architectural gems like the Winter Palace, the Kazan Cathedral and the Peter and Paul Fortress. For entertainment, head to Nevskiy Prospect, the city's main avenue. This bridge-filled city spills across 44 islands on the Neva River. « less
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Catherine Palace and Park in Tsarskoye Selo

4 of 5 stars
Milwaukee, WI
Jul 1, 2008

Catherine's palace is 26 km outside St. Pertersburg and well worth the trip. It was destroyed by the Nazis and they painstakingly restored it to its prior state. They showed the before and after...more

Herzen House Hotel St. Petersburg

Jun 30, 2008

Great service provided at this hotel. Nice rooms, shower/tub and excellent breakfast with much variety. The best thing is that it is right in the heart of the city, about a 5 minute walk to Nevsky...more

Taleon Imperial Hotel

Jun 29, 2008

We stayed here our first night because we could not get a room in the hotel we wanted. In the end, we actually liked this hotel better. The room and the amenities were nicer. Although, the hotel...more

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