Экскурсии по крышам Петербурга с панорамным видом на центр

Необычный формат экскурсии! Взглянув на Петербург со смотровой площадки, расположенной на одной из крыш в центре, вы заново откроете для себя Северную столицу, даже если уже познакомились со всеми достопримечательностями.

БЕЗОПАСНОСТЬ
Вам не придется беспокоиться о легальности и безопасности экскурсии, ведь каждая из двух находящихся рядом крыш оснащена заграждениями, соответствует необходимым требованиям МЧС, а на последний этаж можно подняться на лифте.

ПОТРЯСАЮЩИЕ ВИДЫ
Не будем многословными: в вашем распоряжении окажется невероятной красоты панорама, состоящая из видов старинных петербургских домов, лабиринта улиц и всемирно известных достопримечательностей, таких как Спас на Крови, Мариинский театр, Адмиралтейство, Троицкий, Исаакиевский и Никольский соборы. В качестве бонуса – питерское небо, которое станет немного ближе к вам. Прочувствуйте очарование города по-новому!

ИНТЕРЕСНАЯ ЭКСКУРСИЯ
Захватывающий вид на красоты города на Неве будет сопровождаться рассказом квалифицированного гида, так что вы пополните копилку знаний о Петербурге и услышите интереснейшие истории из городской жизни.

Экскурсия продолжительностью 1,5 часа позволит поближе познакомиться со старинным Петербургом и добавит ярких акцентов к впечатлениям и гостя Северной столицы, и знатока города. Ну а поскольку дом, на крышу которого предстоит совершить подъем, находится в историческом центре (в непосредственной близости от Александринского театра), то вы без труда выстроите удобный маршрут с посещением этой смотровой площадки.

Подъемы на крышу проводятся ежедневно. Время начала экскурсии может меняться: информацию о времени, пожалуйста, уточняйте у менеджера при заказе.

Заказать экскурсию очень легко: нужно всего лишь выбрать подходящее для вас время, нажать кнопку «Забронировать» и отправить заказ.

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Экскурсия по крышам Санкт-Петербурга

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Приглашаем вас на незабываемую экскурсию по крышам, которая даст вам возможность взглянуть на Санкт-Петербург с высоты птичьего полета!

Это первая легальная экскурсия по крышам при поддержке Правительства города и МЧС! Наши экскурсоводы и опытные инструкторы сделают ваше пребывание на крыше интересным и безопасным. Вам представится возможность подняться на крышу дома № 65 по Лиговскому проспекту, которая является единственной крышой жилого дома, на которую официально разрешено водить экскурсии.

В начале экскурсии вам выдадут каски, проинструктируют, а затем проведут экскурсию вокруг башни местной противовоздушной обороны (МПВО), построенной в 1930-е годы для обнаружения самолетов. Вы узнаете много интересного о петербургских крышах, о видах черепицы, о небесной линии города. Именно с высоты вы сможете понять тайну небесной линии и ощутить неотразимую геометрию Санкт-Петербурга! 

С крыши вам откроются великолепные виды на Исаакиевский, Троицкий, Владимирский, Казанский, Петропавловский соборы, Адмиралтейство, Александрийскую колонну, храм «Спас-На-Крови». Также вы увидите современную часть города, в том числе и самую высокую башню «Лахта центра». Здесь вы сможете сделать незабываемую панорамную съемку! Всем желающим мы предоставляем бинокль, теплые пледы, чай, вода (бесплатно). 

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! Рекомендуем вам одеть удобную обувь и одеться потеплее
 

Экскурсия проводится на русском языке  

Для иностранных гостей мы предоставляем англоговорящего гида!

 
* Возрастное ограничение: самостоятельное посещение — не моложе 18 лет, в сопровождении родителей — не моложе 12 лет. Просим самостоятельно учитывать свои физические и эмоциональные возможности, т.к. смотровая площадка расположена на уровне 8 этажа, подъем без лифта. Предусмотрен выход на открытую крышу со значительным перепадом высот. Пожалуйста, ознакомьтесь с Инструкцией по безопасности.  *  В связи с подъемом на 8-ой этаж мы не рекомендуем данную экскурсию людям с ограниченными физическими возможностями.

При бронировании вы можете заказать индивидуальную экскурсию! Прекрасная возможность для того, чтобы побыть вдвоем и сделать прекрасные романтические фото и видео на фоне великолепной панорамы Санкт-Петербурга!

Почему стоит выбрать эту экскурсию:

—Профессиональный экскурсовод даст вам максимум интересной информации.

-Вы увидите город с иного ракурса — с высоты, ощутите романтику питерских крыш.

-Прекрасная возможность сделать незабываемые снимки. 

   
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90000 All about Saint Petersburg (Russia) 90001 90002 St.-Petersburg is founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, and currently counts almost 5 million inhabitants. The city is considered the «Window on Europe» because of its western orientation. Saint Petersburg is the most northly situated million-city. In 2003 Petersburg intensily celebrated its 300 years existence. In the preparation towards this birthday the city got a face-lift. «Piter», as the city is called by its inhabitants, develops quickly to a modern metropole.90003 90002 90005 90006 during the white nights Petersburg is amazingly beautiful 90007 90003 90002 In June and July, during the so called «White Nights», it is almost continously light. The average temperature in summer is about 20 degrees Celsius, in winter between minus 5 and minus 10 (although temperature might sometimes significantly drop to minus 25). 90003 90002 Till the October revolution of 1917 року, Saint Petersburg was the capital of Russia. During the communist era the city was renamed Leningrad.In 1991 the population chose back the old name. The most tragic period in the Petersburg history is the 900-day siege by the Germans during World War II. In this period almost one million citizens died. Saint Petersburg is the hometown of ex-president Vladimir Putin and current president Dmitry Medvedev. 90003 90002 Pictures of Saint Petersburg: Petersburg Pictures (online photo album). 90003 90002 90016 Culture 90017 90003 90002 St.-Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia. Many composers (Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Mussorgsky) and writers (Dostoyevsky, Pushkin) come from this city.There are many museums of which the most famous is the Hermitage. Here all the biggest artists of the world are represented: Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh, Renoir, Ruebens and Rembrandt. 90003 90002 90022 90006 Hermitage 90007 90003 90002 The Russian museum is impressive too. Here, the most important pieces of Russian art are exposed, of which the paintings of Ilya Repin are the most famous. The «Kunstkamera» is the museum with a personal collection of Peter the Great, mainly consisting of embryos with all kind of anatomic deficiencies.The Kunstkamera is situated at the Vasilievsky Island, nearly opposite the hermitage. 90003 90002 The Peter and Paul Fortress is located on a seperate island. This fort is characterised by a cathedral with a sharp golden bell-tower, with the guardian angel of Saint Petersburg on top. In the Peter and Paul Fortress the Romanov dynasty is buried (from Peter I till Alexander III). 90003 90002 Apart from museums, Saint Petersburg has many theaters. The Mariinsky Theatre is the home theatre of the world famous Kirov-ballet and director Valery Gergiev.The Mariinsky Theatre hosts a large number of operas and ballets which are worth visiting during your stay. Apart from the Mariinsky Theater, there are the Mussorgsky Theatre (opera and ballet), the BDT (drama theatre) and Alexandrinsky Theater (all kind of spectacles). 90003 90002 Saint Petersburg has a lots of chuches and cathedrals. The Saint Isaac’s Cathedral has one of the largest golden dome in the world. The interior at the cathedral is marvellous. 90003 90002 90035 90006 Church of the Saviour on Blood 90007 90003 90002 The «Church of the Saviour on Blood» is a typical Russian church, characterised by the many colors used and the onion-shape cupolas.Inside the walls are coved with a total of 7700 square meters of mosaics. The design of the Kazan Cathedral was based on the Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. It is considered a monument of the victory of general Kutuzov on Napoleon. In the Kazan Cathedral you can visit one of the regular Orthodox services. Other famous cathedrals in Saint Petersburg are the Nikolai-Cathedral, Smolny Convent, Trinity Cathedral and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. 90003 90041 90016 Events and Holidays 90017 90003 90002 During the year Saint Petersburg hosts many events.Important Russian holidays and yearly events are: 90046 — January 1st — New year, the most important holiday of the year in Russia. After twelve o’clock the Nevsky Prospekt gets crowded. There is a main firework show at the Peter and Paul Fortress and on the Palace Square there are concerts till early morning. 90046 — January 7th — Russian Orthodox Christmas 90046 — January 14th — Russian Orthodox Newyear 90046 — February 23rd — «Defender of the Fatherland Day»; in communist time this was the day of the army, now it has a more general meaning and is also called «Man’s Day» as an analogue for 8 of March.There are no specific events on this day in St. Petersburg, but put on your television to see shows with impressive army choirs 90046 — March 8th — «International Women’s Day», the second important holiday in the year; although there are no special events, but cafes, restaurants and cinemas will be fully booked. Do not forget to congratulate girls and women close to you, especially concern about your teacher! A day with flowers and chocolate, be aware flowers could be quite expensive on this day.90046 — April 30th — Queen’s Day — Of course: this is no Russian Holiday, but as we are a Dutch organisation we do not forget about our national holiday. A good party in the evening can be very well combined with the morning of the next Russian holiday! 90046 — May 1st — Labour day, in communist day this holiday was celibrated more extensily than now, in Petersburg there are no parades anymore on this day. 90046 — May 9th — «Victory Day», in the morning there is the military parade at the Palace Square, in the afternoon there is the parade of the second world war veterans; on this day there are many concerts and ends with the so called «salut» (fireworks).90046 — May 27th — Birthday of Saint Petersburg; on this day (and often on succeeding days) there are many events of which the most famous is the carnaval parade on Nevsky Prospekt. 90003 90002 90057 90006 90007 90006 Nederlandse wagen tijdens het Carnaval op de Nevski Prospekt 90007 90003 90041 — Beginning of June: «International Economic Forum»; since recent years this event has become very important for Russia to attract new investment capital, to close deals between Russian and foreign companies and to discuss the economic strategy of Russia.The Russian president normally invites presidents of other countries to visit Saint Petersburg during this forum. As a language course student you would probably not notice much of this event, perhaps you’ll see the 110-meter long yacht of Abramovich in the Neva. 90046 — June 12th: «Russia Day» is a holiday which has been celibrated only since recently. There are several concerts in the city and a flower parade on Nevsky Prospekt. 90046 — June — July: «White Nights»: during the white nights the daylight lasts longer and it does not get really dark during the night.We recommend you to go on a boat trip on the Neva river to view the opening bridges. The main event in this period is «Alye Parusa» a special Petersburg holiday on the last day of school. At the Palace Square there is a show with lots of music, dance and special effects. Very worth visiting. During the White Nights in the Mariinsky Theatre, there is the Festival «Stars of the White Nights». At the Rostra Columns at the Vasilievksy Island you can see a fountain show every evening in the months June, July and August.90003 90002 90068 90006 fountains with music in the Neva at the Vasilievsky Island 90007 90003 90041 — November 4: «Unity Day» a new holiday, which at this moment not yet has much meaning for most of the people. This Holiday replaced the November 7th «Day of the Revolution». 90003 90002 Except from the general holidays, Russia has a lot of holidays devoted to a certain part of the population or certain professions, like Student Day (January 25th), Kosmonaut Day (April 12th), Customs Day (May 28th), Constructor’s Day ( second Sunday of August), Police Day (November 10th).For our organisation the most important day is of course the 5th of October: Teacher’s Day! 90003 90041 90016 Surroundings 90017 90003 90041 In the surroundings of Saint Petersburg, there are several palaces which you definitely should visit. Most famous is Peterhof or Petrodvorets. This is known as the Versailles of Russia. Peterhof is very famous because of its stretched out gardens, decorated with thousands of fountains. You can reach Peterhof by a special hydrofoil craft. 90003 90002 90083 90006 Peterhof 90007 90003 90002 Also Pushkin (Tsarkoje Selo) is a place you should not miss.Just south from St. Petersburg. Here is the Ekaterina Palace situated, with the famous «amber» room. 90003 90002 Other palaces in the surroundings of Petersburg are Pavlovsk and Gatchina. 90003 90002 For those who come in summer, should definitely consider a Russian beach day. The North West of Petersburg hosts a very nice coast line, where you walk from the pine grove right on the sandy beach. On a nice summer day these beaches can be really crowded. To visit one of the beaches, just take the train at Finland Station (metro Ploshad Lenina) and get out at places like «Kurort», «Solnechnoe», «Repino», «Komarova», «Zelenogorsk».90003 90002 At a three hour drive from St. Petersburg, there is the city Veliki Novgorod, which is considered as one of the oldest cities of Russia. Novgorod (not to be confused by Nizhnyj Novgorod) played an important role in the Russian middle ages. 90003 90002 90016 Sport 90017 90003 90041 Saint Petersburg is the city of football club FC Zenit. The club won in 2007 the Russian Championship for the first time in 23 years. Recently, the success even got bigger, when Zenit won the UEFA cup, beating Glasgow Rangers by 2-0 in the final, and by defeating many established clubs like Olympique Marseille, Bayern Munchen, Villareal, Bayer Leverkusen, Standard Luik, AZ).Zenit plays in teh Petrovsky Stadion. Many participants of our language courses use the opportunity to visit one of the home matches of Zenit. 90003 90002 90102 90006 FC Zenit na het winnen van de EUFA-cup in 2008 90007 90003 90002 Except for football, Petersburg is the home city of some famous sportsmen. Very well known in Russia is Evgeny Plyuchenko, the Olympic gold medal winner in figure-skating, and won recently with Dima Bilan the Eurovision-Songcontest. Nikolay Valuev, world champion in boxing, heavyweight class, comes from St.Petersburg. Other sportsmen: Alexander Khalifman (chess world champion 1999), Dmitry Shepel (European champion all-round speedskating 2001). Saint Petersburg is also hosts the ice-hockey club SKA. ice-hockey is, behind football, the second sport in Russia. In May 2008 Russia became world champion ice-hockey. 90003 90002 Who wants to do some sports during the stay in Petersburg, can go to one of the many fitness clubs. As most clubs basically focus on year passes, the price of a single visit is quite high.Planeta Fitness (Korablestroitelei) is quite a big fitness club near our accommodation. An all-inclusive visit (use of all devices, swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath) costs about 25 euro. Also on the Vasilievsky Island (not so far from our accommodation) is a tropical swimming pool «Waterville» (Korablestroitelei 14), with slides, saunas and wave pool. A visit (depending on the time of the day) costs between 15 and 25 euros. For those who come in winter: in the surroundings of St. Petersburg there are many possibilities for skiing and cross-country skiing.In St. Petersburg there are several stadiums for indoor skating. 90003 90002 90016 Economy 90017 90003 90002 In тисячі дев’ятсот дев’яносто вісім Russia faced a rouble crisis. In a few days time, the rouble suddenly devaluated by 5 times. Many foreign companies retreated and many Russian companies went bankrupt. A huge economic crises and very high unemployment. This period has been definitely left behind. Recent years show very high growth figures of the Russian economy. 90003 90002 Saint Petersburg is already called the «Detroit» of Russia, with car manufacterers as Ford, Nissan, Toyota, General Motors and Hyundi.Saint Petersburg also fulfills a very important function in the logistics chain, as the Petersburg port is the biggest port of Russia and for many types of goods the main flow goes through this port (for example: 80% of the Russian imports of fruits and vegetables goes through the Petersburg port). 90003 90002 The fast-growing economy is partly due to the high oil prices. Russia is one of the less countries in the world which significantly benefits from high prices of commodities. The skyline of St.Petersburg very soon have a mark with reference to this effect. Gazprom, the world’s largest gas producer, builds new head office: a 300-meter skyscraper with the shape of a flame. 90003 90041 90016 Public Transport 90017 90003 90002 Distances in Petersburg, a 5 million city, are pretty big. Travelling from the one end to the other end of the city will roughly take 40 kilometers. The latest years the car park quickly increased, resulting in many traffic jams on weekdays. 90003 90002 The most important type of transport is the metro.As metro stations are relatively far situated from eachother (avarage about 4 kilometers), it is possible to travel from one to the other side of the city in 30-40 minutes. Take into account that the metro is quite deep, and that each trip you will spend 6 minutes on the escalator (3 minutes gowing down, 3 minutes gowing up). The metro system works like in Paris, that is: a flat fee for all trips. You can travel with one metro coin until you come back at the surface. 90003 90002 90129 90006 metrostation Moskovsky Vokzal 90007 90003 90002 The public transport also consists of busses, trolley busses, trams and so called «marshrutkas».The latter are micro-busses which travel along a certain route and which you can halt on any place at this route. All above ground transport works with a flat fee (no matter if you step out the next stop or the last stop). 90003 90002 Public transport is relatively cheap, compared to other European cities. The prices of Metro coins and the above ground transport is approximately 50-60 euro cents. 90003 90002 The most central metro station is «Nevsky Prospekt» or «Gostinyj Dvor». From our accommodation (metro Primorskaya) that is two metro stops.90003 90002 The airport is quite difficult to reach per public transport. Only for those who know. Between the aiport and metro Moskovskaya there is a marshrutka number 13. If you have not been in Petersburg before or you do not speak Russian it will not be very easy to get this bus in the right direction and get out at the right moment. In addition, it is not recommended to travel with suitcases in metro. As we do not want our participants to get lost directly, we meet everybody at the airport; transfers from and to the airport are standard included in the course fee.90003 90002 If you want to visit the surroundings (like Repino, Komarova, Pavlovsk), the best way to go is by train. A ticket costs normally not more than a few euros. Also Moscow can be reached best by train, a one-way trip by a night train will cost between 30 and 80 euros; it will take about 9 hours. A fast train, travelling at daytime from Petersburg to Moscow in about 5 hours costs 70-80 euros. 90003 90041 90016 Cost of Living 90017 90003 90002 As a standard to measure the cost level in different countries, the so called «Big Mac Index» is used often.On June 1st 2008 a Big Mac in St. Petersburg costed 59 roubles (€ 1,60). This is quite lower than in many European countries where the a Big Mac costs between € 2,50 and € 3,00. Although a Big Mac is relatively cheap, the price level increased a lot in the recent years. Currently the inflation is about 10%. 90003 90002 The prices of food in the shops are comparable with the rest of Europe. In general imported products (especially fruits and vegetables) are more expensive. There can be a big price difference between big discounters and smaller supermarkets at the corner of the street.Big supermarkets are Lenta, Karussyel, O’key and Metro. There is a Lenta supermarket not far from our accommodation. 90003 90002 90152 90006 supermarkt Lenta, 12000 m2 supermarkt nabij het cursisten-verblijf 90007 90003 90002 Clothes are in general more expensive than in Europe (about 25%). Prices of electronics are the same or a little bit lower. A taxi drive is relatively cheap (10 km costs about 7 euro), but that is not strange: a liter of unleaded petrol is less than half of European prices and costs only 65 eurocents.90003 90002 There are a lot of bars and restaurants where you could eat pretty cheap. The price of a pizza ranges from 6 to 10 euro. Many restaurants have special lunch deals: soup, main course, drinks for 8 to 10 euro. Half a liter of beer costs 3 to 5 euro, a softdrink usually 1,50 to 2 euros. 90003 90002 For lodging Petersburg is a quite expensive city: a decent hotel is in the high season difficult to find for even 150-200 euros per night. Real estate is expensive, this concerns both buy as rental apartements; for an interesting investment you’re late in Petersburg, and you’ll better try an other Eastern European city.90003 90002 90016 Going out for dinner in St. Petersburg 90017 90003 90041 There are many places in St. Petersburg where you can have a nice dinner and good value for your money. We just give you a few hints: 90003 90002 On walking distance from our accommodation: 90046 — Pizza Ollis: Korablestroitelei 32, we recommend: «Pizza Pollo» (met chicken and vegetables), «Pizza Okeanika» (fish). Also delivering at home: + 7812-3200600. 90046 — Sushibar Evrazia: Kapitanskaya 4 (between 15:00 — 18:00 happy hour: for the price of one you get everything double), we recommend «Filadelfia Maki» (sushi with salmon, feta cheese, avocado), «Lapsha s owoshami «(noodles and vegetables) 90046 — Bar SPB: Korablestroitelei 30, beer-bar, light food and snacks to eat when drinking beer.90003 90002 90174 90006 pizzeria Ollis, op loopafstand van het cursisten-verblijf 90007 90003 90002 A 20 minute walk from metro Primorskaya: 90046 — Ugly Duclking, Ulitsa Gavanskaya 22, nice Danish restaurant with good food 90003 90002 Next to metro Vasiliostrovskaya 90046 — Mama Roma: Srednyj prospekt V.O. 6/13, we recommend: cold / warm buffet 90046 — Stolle: 1st Line V.O. 50, several typical «pirogi» (sweet and salty cakes), we recommend «pirog s kapustoi» (cake with cabbage) 90046 — Dve Palochki: Srednyj Prospekt V.O. 16, sushi bar, nice design 90046 — Tan Zhen: Bolshoj Prospekt V.O. 19, Chinese Restaurant, we recommend: «Kuritsa s Keshu» (chicken with cashew and vegetables), «Blinchiki s Owoshami» (fried rolls with vegetables), «Ryba v kyslosladkom sause» (fish in sweet-sour sauce) 90046 — Ivanhoe : Naberezhnaja Leitenanta Schmidta 11, restaurant with medieval design. 90046 — Grad Petrov: Universitetskaya Naberezhnaja 5, German kitchen, beer restaurant (with own brewed beer) 90003 90002 In the centre: 90046 — Korovabar: Karavannaya Ulitsa 8, if you want a good steak, stylish interior, trendy clientele.90046 — Fiolet: Ploshad Lomonosova 8, good food, sophsiticated, to take your «date» or business partner for dinner. 90003 90002 90016 Internet 90017 90003 90002 Those who come with a notebook, can use the free of charge WiFi access in our accommodation. Many cafes and restaurants nowadays also offer free WiFi access. 90003 90002 If you did not take your notebook, you can visit one of the many internet-cafes in the city. Close to our accommodation is «Cyber ​​Club» (Korablestroitelei 32, korpus 1), or «Arktika» (first building on the left if you cross the bridge near metro Primorskaya).90003 90002 Internetcafes in the centre: Quo Vadis (Liteinyj Prospekt 63), Cafemax (Nevsky Prospekt 90/92), A-Club (Ulitsa Rubensteina 8). 90003 90002 Prices of using a computer at an internetcafe vary from 1 euro to 3 euros per hour. 90003 90002 Dangers 90003 90002 Many people are scared off by «cowboy» -stories about Russia. Consider it as a normal European city, there are some things you should watch out for, as but as long as you know where to look, you reduce most of your risk. And those risks are probably not what you expect as dangers in Russia.90003 90002 Most dangers come from: 90003 90002 1. The 90016 traffic 90017; the Russian style of driving is the biggest danger. Be careful, especially as a pedestrian! 90003 90002 2. 90016 Pick-pockets 90017. Be alert in the metro, especially on the green line between Gostinyj Dvor and Ploshad Vosstanya. In the crowd the pick-pockets seize the opportunity. Do not take too much with you. 90003 90002 3. 90016 Black cabs 90017 might seem a bit cheaper than an official cab, but you’ll better go for safe.Some of our participants have been robbed taking a non official cab. 90003 90002 4. 90016 Ice 90017; in winter, continous changes of frost and thaw, create large icicles on the roofs. Be alert as they might drop. Do not walk upon ice sheets under which might be flowing water. Do not just repeat what other people do: a Russian looks a bit different to risks than Europeans do. 90003 90002 5. 90016 Alcohol 90017 90046 Be careful for other people who are drunk. Often nice conversations end when someone is offended (for example when refusing to drink wodka together).90046 Be careful not to get drunk yourself and lose control. If you are drunk (especially as a foreigner) you are a target for people with bad intentions. Be careful and do not under-estimate the sudden knock-out some wodkas can give. Do not go out partying alone! 90003 90002 90234 90006 Be careful with Vodka! 90007 90003 90002 6. 90016 Women 90017; for our male participants, some useful information / hints: 90046 1) Russia has a large amount of HIV-infected people and this amount increases fast.90046 2) Not all the girls are interested in your beauty and charisma; watch out for the professionals! 90046 3) Do not leave your drinks alone; some of our participants got robbed after something was dropped in their drink. 90003 90002 7. 90016 Racism 90017, unfortunately in Saint Petersburg attacks on people with a coloured skin are sometimes reported. 90003 90002 8. 90016 Countryside 90017, there is no danger in visiting the surroundings like Pushkin, Pavlovsk, Petrodvorets, Gatchina, Novgorod and the coastal villages (Repino, Komarova, Zelenogorsk).But if you really go out of the city to the far country side, please realise that life could be much rougher than in the city. As a foreigner you might be vulnerable. 90003 .90000 St. Petersburg | Map, Points of Interest, & History 90001 90002 90003 St. Petersburg 90004, Russian 90003 Sankt-Peterburg 90004, formerly (1914-24) 90003 Petrograd 90004 and (1924-91) 90003 Leningrad 90004, city and port, extreme northwestern Russia. A major historical and cultural centre and an important port, St. Petersburg lies about 400 miles (640 km) northwest of Moscow and only about 7 ° south of the Arctic Circle. It is the second largest city of Russia and one of the world’s major cities.St. Petersburg has played a vital role in Russian history since its founding in 1703. For two centuries (1712-1918) it was the capital of the Russian Empire. The city is remembered as the scene of the February (March, New Style) and October (November, New Style) Revolutions of 1917 and for its fierce defense while besieged during World War II. Architecturally, it ranks as one of the most splendid and congenial cities of Europe. Its historic district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990.Area city, 550 square miles (1,400 square km). Pop. (2010) 4,879,566; (2012 est.) 4,953,219. 90011 90002 Britannica Quiz 90011 90002 Passport to Europe 90011 90002 What is the capital of Slovenia? 90011 90018 Character of the city 90019 90002 St. Petersburg is a mecca of cultural, historical, and architectural landmarks.Founded by Tsar Peter I (the Great) as Russia’s «window on Europe,» it bears the unofficial status of Russia’s cultural capital and most European city, a distinction that it strives to retain in its perennial competition with Moscow. Three distinctive characteristics of St. Petersburg engage attention. The first is the city’s harmonious mix of western European and Russian architecture. Second is St. Petersburg’s lack of an unequivocal city centre, which, in other Russian cities of medieval origin, is defined by a kremlin and its surrounding area.The third characteristic feature of the city is its many waterways. The short but full-flowing tributaries and canals of the Neva River that stretch to the Baltic coast are inseparable from St. Petersburg’s panorama. Many of the city’s most famed architectural sites stretch along the Neva’s historic embankments. Moreover, the bridges and natural canals of the river have earned St. Petersburg the nickname «Venice of the North.» Because of St. Petersburg’s northerly location, the city enjoys the «White Nights,» from June 11 to July 2, when daylight extends to nearly 19 hours-another of St.Petersburg’s most acclaimed characteristics. Among the cultural events devoted to celebrating the White Nights are the festivals organized by the Mariinsky and Hermitage theatres and the Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory. Each night during the White Nights, the bridges spanning the Neva are raised to let boat traffic through. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, St. Petersburg imbibed a new energy as crumbling facades, potholed roads, and cultural landmarks were renovated. 90011 90018 Landscape 90019 90018 City site 90019 90002 St.Petersburg is located on the delta of the Neva River, at the head of the Gulf of Finland. The city spreads across 42 islands of the delta and across adjacent parts of the mainland floodplain. The very low and originally marshy site has subjected the city to recurrent flooding, especially in the autumn, when strong cyclonic winds drive gulf waters upstream, and also at the time of the spring thaw. Exceptionally severe inundations occurred in тисяча сімсот сімдесят сім, 1824, and 1924; the last two were the highest on record and flooded most of the city.To control the destructive floodwaters, the city built in the 1980s an 18-mile- (29-km-) long dike across the Gulf of Finland. A number of canals also have been cut to assist drainage. 90011 90002 Greater St. Petersburg-the city itself with its satellite towns- forms a horseshoe shape around the head of the Gulf of Finland and includes the island of Kotlin in the gulf. On the north it stretches westward along the shore for nearly 50 miles (80 km) to include Zelenogorsk. This northern extension is an area of ​​dormitory towns, resorts, sanatoriums, and children’s camps set among extensive coniferous forests and fringed by fine beaches and sand dunes.Some upper-class St. Petersburg residents also have summer cottages, or dachas, in this area. On the southern side of the gulf, the metropolitan limits extend westward to include Peterhof and Lomonosov. Eastward, Greater St. Petersburg stretches up the Neva River to Ivanovskoye. 90011 Get exclusive access to content from our тисяча сімсот шістьдесят вісім First Edition with your subscription. Subscribe today 90018 Climate 90019 90002 The mitigating effect of the Atlantic Ocean provides St. Petersburg with a milder climate than might be expected for its far northern site.Nevertheless, winters are rather cold, with a mean January temperature of about 21 ° F (-6 ° C), a few degrees warmer than that for Moscow. Winter temperatures can drop below -40 ° F (-40 ° C), however. Snow cover lasts on the average about 132 days. The Neva begins to freeze normally about mid-November, and the ice is solid by the start of December; breakup begins in mid-April and usually is completed by the end of the month. Icebreakers prolong the navigation season. Summers are moderately warm, with an average temperature of 65 ° F (18 ° C) in July.Mean annual precipitation amounts to about 25 inches (634 mm), with the summer being the wettest period. 90011 .90000 Russia’s second city goes into partial lockdown — RT Russia News 90001 90002 Following Moscow’s lead, authorities in Russia’s cultural capital Saint Petersburg have imposed strict limits on movement, preventing most residents from leaving their homes except in emergencies or to do essential shopping. 90003 90002 Governor Aleksandr Beglov rolled out the measures on Monday evening, the day after Moscow introduced a similar regime, as Russian efforts to stymie the spread of Covid-19 intensify.The Baltic Sea city is one of Europe’s largest, with a population of 5.4 million. The surrounding Leningrad Region, home to another 1.9 million people, has also put general travel restrictions in place. 90003 Also on rt.com ‘You should NOT leave your home’: Moscow mayor issues strict Covid-19 pandemic order, stopping short of complete lockdown 90002 In Saint Petersburg, the self-isolation rules are similar to those in Moscow: Residents are prohibited from leaving their homes except in cases of emergency or in order to seek medical help.They may shop at nearby pharmacies or grocery stores. 90003 90002 Those who are unable to work from home will be allowed to commute to their workplaces. 90003 90002 Pet owners can walk their animals only within 100-meters of their residence and everyone is advised to keep a distance of at least 1.5 meters in public places. 90003 Also on rt.com St. Petersburg ranks as world’s best cultural destination … for 3rd year in a row! 90002 Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin called upon all Russian regions to implement similar mandatory self-isolation policies to those adopted in the capital.Apart from Moscow and the surrounding Moscow region, the state of partial lockdown has already been imposed by over 20 other Russian federal subjects. 90003 90002 90015 90016 Think your friends would be interested? Share this story! 90017 90018 90003.90000 Petersburg.com — travel and event guide for St. Petersburg, Russia 90001 90002 One of the world’s most beautiful cities, St. Petersburg has all the ingredients for an unforgettable travel experience: high art, lavish architecture, wild nightlife, an extraordinary history and rich cultural traditions that have inspired and nurtured some of the modern world’s greatest literature, music, and visual art. From the mysterious twilight of the White Nights to world-beating opera and ballet productions on magical winter evenings, St.Petersburg charms and entices in every season. Saint-Petersburg.Com is here to help you navigate every aspect of this fascinating city, with all the information and travel resources necessary to plan your trip to St. Petersburg. 90003 90002 Our editors and travel writers have pooled their own and our users ‘ideas and impressions to compile the 20 best visitor attractions and travel experiences in St. Petersburg. Use our St. Petersburg Top 20 to plan your trip and get the most out of this remarkable city.90003 90002 A collection of themed walking tours composed by experienced tour guides and other travel enthusiasts. Our St. Petersburg walking tours will take you step-by-step around the city and help you to dig deeper into the history and culture of the streets. 90003 90002 One of the world’s most famous museums, the Hermitage is an unmissable attraction on any St. Petersburg itinerary, with highlights including the superb collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art, as well as the incomparably ornate state rooms of the Winter Palace.90003 90002 To ensure your arrival in St. Petersburg is as comfortable and convenient as possible, with an English-speaking driver to meet you on arrival and help with your luggage at the airport or railway station, book a transfer with one of our recommended partners. 90003 90002 Among St. Petersburg’s greatest visitor attractions are the incredible Imperial parks and palaces in the suburbs of the city. Built for generations of Romanovs, these extravagant and extraordinary estates reflect the individual tastes of each of Russia’s remarkable rulers.90003 90002 Short-term apartment rentals offer some of the best-value accommodation in St. Petersburg’s historic centre, especially for guests planning longer stays in the city. Search our apartment database and book holiday apartments online from trusted landlords and agencies. 90003 90002 Southern Europeans will feel at home in St. Petersburg despite the winter cold, thanks to the immense contribution to the city’s artistic and cultural heritage made by Italian musicians, painters and, most importantly, architects, who designed many of St.Petersburg’s most famous landmarks. 90003 90002 Running straight through the heart of St. Petersburg from the Admiralty to the Alexander Nevsky Monastery, Nevsky Prospekt is one of the world’s grandest avenues, lined with historic landmarks and magnificent architecture, and pulsing with activity at all hours day and night. 90003 90002 It was the sheer force of will of St. Petersburg’s founder, the first Emperor of Russia, that in two decades saw the development of a thriving modern city where before there had been only marshland, and this was far from the only incredible achievement of Peter’s 40-year reign.90003 90002 Sample all the delights of traditional Russian cuisine, from doughy pies and meaty soups to 90023 blini 90024 with caviar and the best Beef Stroganoff in town. Our guide to St. Petersburg’s best Russian restaurants includes atmospheric fine-dining restaurants and popular low-cost cafes. 90003 90002 Despite its short history, St. Petersburg can boast a wealth of magnificent church architecture, from the soaring golden spire of the Baroque Ss.Peter and Paul Cathedral to the unmistakable multifaceted onion domes of the Church on the Spilled Blood. 90003 90002 Arguably St. Petersburg’s most famous historic hotel, the Hotel Astoria was opened at the height of St. Petersburg’s pre-Revolutionary prosperity in December 1912 its sumptuous Art Nouveau interiors epitomizing the cosmopolitan sophistication of the age. 90003 90002 Traveling to St.Petersburg with a young family? Find the St. Petersburg hotels with childcare services and other facilities for small children, as well as sympathetic staff and management, that our editors recommend to ensure a warm welcome for travelers of all ages. 90003 90002 St. Petersburg’s historic city markets are among the best places in town to get high-quality fresh meat, fruit and vegetable. As well as providing some uniquely Eastern atmosphere under St. Petersburg’s wide northern skies, some of St.Petersburg’s markets are also landmark buildings. 90003 90002 This absorbing collection, housed in a beautiful Art Nouveau mansion on the Petrograd Side, offers a clinical dissection of the accoutrements of Soviet ideology and propaganda, as well as earlier historical artifacts stretching back to the reign of Catherine the Great. 90003 90002 A boat trip along the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg is one of the best ways to explore the city, especially during the magical White Nights.Find the most popular boat routes and recommended carriers in our guide to boat trips and river cruises in St. Petersburg. 90003 90002 Traveling in St. Petersburg can be a challenge for the mobility impaired, but facilities are improving all the time. With a little forward planning and the assistance of our expert travel advisers, many wonders of St. Petersburg can be accessible to all travelers. 90003 90002 An original artwork by a local artist can be one of the most satisfying and unusual souvenirs or gifts to take home from St.Petersburg. Our guide to the city’s commercial art galleries will help you find the best places in St. Petersburg to buy paintings, photography and sculpture. 90003 90002 Combine your visit to St. Petersburg with a trip to the Russian capital, with its rich history, spectacular eclectic architecture, and buzzing urban atmosphere. Our sister site will help you with all your Moscow travel needs, with comprehensive city guide and value travel services.90003 90002 One of very few 5-star hotels in St. Petersburg to eschew historic styling for contemporary design and comfort, the W St. Petersburg has a superb location opposite St. Isaac’s Cathedral and boasts stunning interiors, state-of-the-art amenities and spectacular views. 90003 90002 Known as «the cradle of the Revolution», St. Petersburg was the centre of the events of 1917-1918 that saw the establishment of the Bolshevik State.Discover how the city was affected by the ten days that shook the world, the ensuing chaos, and the eventual establishment of the new regime. 90003 90002 This magnificent statue of Peter the Great, commissioned by Catherine the Great and sculpted by Etienne Maurice Falconet over a 14-year period, is perhaps St. Petersburg’s most recognizable landmark, and the inspiration for one of Alexander Pushkin’s most famous poems. 90003 90002 Biographies of the most famous of residents of St.Petersburg from throughout the three centuries of the city’s existence. Learn more about the writers, artists, statesman and scientists whose lives were molded by St. Petersburg, and who in turn shaped the city’s culture and history. 90003 90002 A small hotel in a beautiful historic building on central Ulitsa Marata, the Helvetia has a long-standing reputation for providing comfortable accommodation and superior services with a Swiss flavor. Among the hotel’s considerable attractions are its cozy restaurant and pub.90003 .