Cosmopolitan and clearly European, San Petersburgo It is the ideal destination for first-time visitors to Russia.
With its neoclassical and baroque architecture and dreamy canals, St. Petersburg is a far cry from Moscow's red brick fortifications and cathedrals and other stereotypical images you may have of the largest country in the world.
The truth is that for the month of June, in this city the White Nights FestivalDuring the summer solstice, which is when the sunlight can reach up to 11 a.m., twilight lasts most of the night. And it is famous for the spectacular fireworks and the passage of sailboats and boats through its canals and the Neva River.
For the last month that Saint Petersburg, called the "Venice of the North" for its navigable canals, shows its best side of Russia's unique culture and history in its second largest city however, especially with traditions, such as ballets. and operas can still be seen in its magnificent theaters.
And among its most representative buildings is the great Hermitage museum and the Winter Palace, which are as clearly Russian as St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow.
You also have to know that its historic center was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, so a walk through its streets can be an exciting experience and then go to the canals that are more than just decoration too, and take a Boat tour of the canals can be a good way to see the city from a new perspective.
Other detail to take into account is that the most cosmopolitan city in Russia and many people can speak English, but learning a few phrases in Russian could help you interact with the locals. The location of St. Petersburg in western Russia makes it easier to rack up more and more on a tour of Eastern Europe, with just a short trip to Finland, Estonia and Latvia.