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Saint Petersburg, formerly known as Petrograd and later Leningrad, is the second-largest city in Russia after Moscow. It is situated on the River Neva, at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea. The city had a population of 5,601,911 residents as of 2021, with more than 6.4 million people living in the metropolitan area.
Jun 26, 2024 · St. Petersburg, city and port, extreme northwestern Russia. It is a major historical and cultural center, as well as Russia’s second largest city. For two centuries (1712–1918) it was the capital of the Russian Empire.
Saint Petersburg ( Russian: Са́нкт-Петербу́рг Sankt-Peterburg ), known as Petrograd (Петроград) in 1914-1924 and Leningrad (Ленинград) in 1924-1991, is the second largest city of Russia, with 5.6 million inhabitants (2021), and the former capital of the Russian Empire.
Dec 23, 2023 · Discover the cultural and historical heart of Russia, where you can admire the Hermitage Museum, the Peterhof Palace, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and more. Learn about the history, architecture, and art of St. Petersburg, and enjoy its canals, rivers, and white nights.
St. Petersburg has a true wealth of attractions and experiences to offer travelers, from spectacular Imperial palaces to quirky and absorbing museums, from boat trips along the city's majestic rivers and canals to walks in the footsteps of St. Petersburg's literary and artistic greats.
Feb 27, 2018 · Explore the culture, history, and architecture of Russia's northern gem in one day. Visit cathedrals, museums, palaces, and canals, and enjoy ballet and boat tours.
Discover the best of St. Petersburg, a city of canals and cathedrals, palaces and terraces. Find out the top things to do, see and visit, from the Hermitage Museum to the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and book your vacation with us.
