Saint Petersburg travel offers the tourists with an opportunity to explore the rich history and architectural splendor of the city. This city is the cultural hub of the federation of Russia. Founded by Peter the Great in the 18th century, this place is noted for the natural scenic beauty.
The best time to visit Saint Petersburg is during the summers. The time in Saint Petersburg is adjusted three hours ahead of the Greenwich Marine Time.
Sightseeing Destinations in Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is a spectacular city with beautiful cathedrals, palaces, gardens, memorials and monuments that makes the city a tourism hub of Russia. The roads are broad and there are numerous bridges connecting the land mass. Saint Petersburg is intersected with so many water bodies that it has gained the reputation of being second Venice. The following are some of the must-see sightseeing destinations of Saint Petersburg:
- Palace Square
- Alexander Nevsky Monastery
- St. Sampson Cathedral
- The Cabin of Peter the Great
- Summer Garden
- Smolny Cathedral
- Leningrad Zoo
- Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul
- The Stock Exchange and the Rostral Columns
- Nevsky Prospekt
- Menshikov Palace
- Peterhof
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- Kirov Central Culture and Leisure Park
- Vladimir Mother of God Icon Church
- The Admiralty, St Petersburg
When to Go to Saint Petersburg
The months of June, July and August are the best seasons for tourism. The average maximum temperature experienced in Saint Petersburg is 20°Centigrade. During the winters, this city experiences temperature as low as -15°Centigrade with an average of 8°Centigrade. Tourists must carry with them heavy woolen clothing to avoid cold during winters.
Saint Petersburg Transportation
Saint Petersburg has two international airports, the Pulkovo II International Airport and the Saint Petersburg Clearwater International Airport. The former connects Saint Petersburg to all important cities in North America and Europe, while the latter connects to a number of places in USA and Canada.
As Saint Petersburg has many destinations to explore, tourists might approach travel agencies of the city that organize regular trips to the tourist destinations. Some important tour agencies of Saint Petersburg are:
- Bowen Travel Service
- Travel Leaders
- World Res
- Cruise Tarvel Outlet
For those tourists, who prefer to explore on their own, there are numerous car rental agencies in Saint Petersburg.
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