St. Petersburg Information

Created by Peter the Great in 1703 to be his "window on Europe", St Petersburg combines its fascinating Russian heritage with a distinctly European outlook. Considered the cultural heart of modern day Russia, St. Petersburg is rapidly regaining its reputation as one of the Great Cities of Europe. Within easy reach of the capitals of Europe and Scandinavia St Petersburg now offers visitors luxury accomodation, expert destination management companies and international travel services.
Peter & Paul Fortess Located on small Hare's Island (Zayachy ostrov) the Peter & Paul Fortress is the historical core of St. Petersburg. It was founded 27.05.1703 by order of Peter the Great and the history of St. Petersburg began.

St. Isaac's Cathedral
Is 101,5 meters high and can contain about 12 thousand people. This masterpiece of the French architect A.Montferrand dominates in the city sky. Its dome covered by gilding is the 4th in the world.
During the tour you can see the cathedral interior amazing by its magnificence. Different sorts of marble, Russian half - precious stones (lazurit, malachite), mosaics & paintings decorate walls & vaults of the cathedral. By visiting museum you can go up along a circular staircase to an altitude of 43 m from where a grandiose panorama of the city center can be seen.

Peterhof is famous all over the world as Russian capital of fountains. About 200 fountains including the Grand cascade, the largest in the world, are the main sights of the favourite residence
of Peter the Great.
You can enjoy the fountains every day from the middle of May until the beginning of October.
Walk in the park with fountains during that period is combined with excursion to the Grand Palace - the masterpiece of Petersburg architects of the 18th century.

Source: Russia Tourism Official Website