St Petersburg, Russia: The History, Travel Guide to the UNESCO World Heritage Sight (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781671544093)

St Petersburg, Russia. The History, Travel Guide to the UNESCO World Heritage Sight. A city of canals and cathedrals, palaces and terraces, St. Petersburg is unmatched in its splendor. Centered upon the banks of the River Neva, it is the northernmost of the great cities of Russia, teaming with over 4 million inhabitants. Its lavish palaces, lush parks, hundreds of bridges, and world-class museums make it one of the Top 25 Travel Destinations in the World according readers' poll. Seeing it at least once in a lifetime is on the bucket list of every globetrotter. And we will be happy to help you discover the best of St. Petersburg Since Peter the Great moved the seat of his young empire from Moscow to the shores of the Baltic Sea, St. Petersburg has been recognized internationally as a crown jewel of capitals. Its architects and planners drew from the majesty of Europe's most breathtaking sites, taking inspiration from the canals of Venice, the Palace of Versailles, the cathedrals of Rome, the streets of Amsterdam, and imbued it all with the aura of Vienna. These aspects have joined together to create a city of unspeakable perfection. However, an abundance of historic sights is not the only thing that attracts thousands of visitors here. St. Petersburg tourism also meets the highest world standards, and you will be able to choose not just good but 'one-of-a-kind' hotels, dine at fabulous restaurants and see world-class theater performances.

Author: Leon Shaw
ISBN-10: 1671544099
ISBN-13: 9781671544093
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 12/04/2019
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d