St. Petersburg

Saint Petersburg enjoys the reputation as the “Venice of the North”. It is justly recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful and graceful cities. Its many canals are lined with stately mansions that were constructed in the first 2 centuries after Peter the Great founded the city in 1703. It also is home to many cultural monuments of Russian history. The Hermitage Museum’s huge collection rivals any other museum in the world. Also, the dramatic Spilt Blood Cathedral, the Mariinsky Theatre, the palaces of Catherine and Peter the Great and the nerve center of the social scene, Nevsky Prospekt are all here. In addition to the traditional cultural advantages, this breathtaking city of approximately 5 million has a lively café and restaurant tradition and is home to many trendy bars and provocative dance clubs.

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