{"id":9414,"date":"2020-01-27T09:22:21","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T09:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotravelblue.com\/?p=9414"},"modified":"2021-02-02T05:47:56","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T05:47:56","slug":"you-have-to-do-in-st-petersburg-russia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ayushtoursjaipur.com\/index.php\/2020\/01\/27\/you-have-to-do-in-st-petersburg-russia\/","title":{"rendered":"You Have To Do In St. Petersburg, Russia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Things-To-see-in-St-Petersberg_-8.jpg\" alt=\"9 Beautiful Sights You Have To See In St Petersburg (8)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as the \u2018City of the Czars\u2019, St Petersburg offers a fascinating glimpse into\u00a0Russia\u2019s historical relics. With it being the second largest city in Russia, St Petersburg is also fondly known as the\u00a0cultural capital of Russia (shhhh, don\u2019t tell Moscow). With that in mind you can expect some pretty epic museums, beautiful art galleries, and enough religious monuments to shake a stick at!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at some of the very best sites you should be including whilst on your trip to St. Petersburg:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>1) Take a ride to Grand Peterhof Palace and Grand Cascade<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/HandLuggageOnly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Things-To-see-in-St-Petersberg_-6.jpg\" alt=\"9 Beautiful Sights You Have To See In St Petersburg (9)\" class=\"wp-image-31383\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the great things about Grand Peterhof Palace is that it\u2019s pretty darn fun to get there\u2026&nbsp;Firstly, you\u2019ll need to take one of the city\u2019s bumpy hydrofoil boat across the pond that\u2019s as fun as it sounds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built in the 18th century and similar in design to Versailles in France, the palace is also part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see sight for its historical significance (and bumpy hydrofoil ride).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>2) Discover the old Rostral Column<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/HandLuggageOnly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Things-To-see-in-St-Petersberg_-2.jpg\" alt=\"Things To See in St Petersberg \" class=\"wp-image-31392\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a former lighthouse that shooed away ships, this column still stands proud overlooking&nbsp;the city today. Designed in a Roman style, it\u2019s a pretty immersive sight that you literally can\u2019t miss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, and don\u2019t forget,\u00a0if you look closely you will spot some of the\u00a0carvings of ancients gods upon it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>3) See 100kg of gold in St. Issacs Cathedral<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/HandLuggageOnly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Things-To-see-in-St-Petersberg_-4.jpg\" alt=\"9 Beautiful Sights You Have To See In St Petersburg (2)\" class=\"wp-image-31390\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will probably spot St. Issacs Cathedral from afar, thanks to its dome which is made of over 100 kilo of gold. Built in 1858, come here for the opulent and over-the-top architecture that\u2019s incredible to see!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can imagine, 100 kg of gold makes this place a pretty special place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>4) Ride the canals and River Neva<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/HandLuggageOnly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Things-To-see-in-St-Petersberg_-8.jpg\" alt=\"9 Beautiful Sights You Have To See In St Petersburg (8)\" class=\"wp-image-31384\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>St Petersburg is covered with canals and bisected by the River Neva. One of the best ways to see the city (and relax at the same time) is to take a boat trip on the mighty river to\u00a0take in the majestic architecture along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>5) St Nicholas Naval Cathedral<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/HandLuggageOnly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Things-To-see-in-St-Petersberg_-5.jpg\" alt=\"9 Beautiful Sights You Have To See In St Petersburg (1)\" class=\"wp-image-31391\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated to all things related to the Russian navy, this is an interesting place and quirky attraction in the city. The interior will take you through Russian naval history but be warned, you might find it as dull as dishwater if you\u2019re not interested in the navy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>6) Get your culture on at Hermitage Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/HandLuggageOnly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Things-To-see-in-St-Petersberg_-7.jpg\" alt=\"9 Beautiful Sights You Have To See In St Petersburg (3)\" class=\"wp-image-31389\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First commissioned by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum features an impressive 3 million pieces\u2026. making Catherine a little bit of a hoarder, no?\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s the best place to visit, especially if you\u2019re looking to learn more about Russian art and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>7) Find the Bronze Horseman of the city<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/HandLuggageOnly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Things-To-see-in-St-Petersberg_.jpg\" alt=\"9 Beautiful Sights You Have To See In St Petersburg (6)\" class=\"wp-image-31386\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Created in 1782, the statue of the Bronze Horseman is known as one of the national symbols of the city and one that local residents are pretty proud of! \u00a0The statue is modelled on Peter the Great and is said to\u00a0symbolise the strength of the city and the people who live there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>8) Discover the Cathedral at the Peter and Paul Fortress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/HandLuggageOnly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Things-To-see-in-St-Petersberg_-3.jpg\" alt=\"9 Beautiful Sights You Have To See In St Petersburg (5)\" class=\"wp-image-31387\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The final resting place of many of the Romanov rulers, you can now tour the intricately carved sarcophagi that line this the walls of this special place. A rather macabre sight, this also offers a unique insight into some of Russia\u2019s history \u2013 that\u2019s well-known across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>9) The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/HandLuggageOnly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/handluggageonly.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Things-To-see-in-St-Petersberg_-9.jpg\" alt=\"9 Beautiful Sights You Have To See In St Petersburg (7)\" class=\"wp-image-31385\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rather alarming name for this church comes from the fact that it stands on the site where Alexander II was assassinated *gulp*. For years the church was ruined and only reopened in 1997 after it was restored to its former glory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Known as the \u2018City of the Czars\u2019, St Petersburg offers a fascinating glimpse into\u00a0Russia\u2019s historical relics. With it being the second largest city in Russia, St Petersburg is also fondly known as the\u00a0cultural capital of Russia (shhhh, don\u2019t tell Moscow). With that in mind you can expect some pretty epic museums, beautiful art galleries, and enough religious monuments to shake a stick at! Take a look at some of the very best sites you should be including whilst on your trip to St. Petersburg: 1) Take a ride to Grand Peterhof Palace and Grand Cascade One of the great things about Grand Peterhof Palace is that it\u2019s pretty darn fun to get there\u2026&nbsp;Firstly, you\u2019ll need to take one of the city\u2019s bumpy hydrofoil boat across the pond that\u2019s as fun as it sounds! Built in the 18th century and similar in design to Versailles in France, the palace is also part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see sight for its historical significance (and bumpy hydrofoil ride). 2) Discover the old Rostral Column Once a former lighthouse that shooed away ships, this column still stands proud overlooking&nbsp;the city today. Designed in a Roman style, it\u2019s a pretty immersive sight that you literally can\u2019t miss! Oh, and don\u2019t forget,\u00a0if you look closely you will spot some of the\u00a0carvings of ancients gods upon it. 3) See 100kg of gold in St. Issacs Cathedral You will probably spot St. Issacs Cathedral from afar, thanks to its dome which is made of over 100 kilo of gold. Built in 1858, come here for the opulent and over-the-top architecture that\u2019s incredible to see! As you can imagine, 100 kg of gold makes this place a pretty special place! 4) Ride the canals and River Neva St Petersburg is covered with canals and bisected by the River Neva. One of the best ways to see the city (and relax at the same time) is to take a boat trip on the mighty river to\u00a0take in the majestic architecture along the way. 5) St Nicholas Naval Cathedral Dedicated to all things related to the Russian navy, this is an interesting place and quirky attraction in the city. The interior will take you through Russian naval history but be warned, you might find it as dull as dishwater if you\u2019re not interested in the navy! 6) Get your culture on at Hermitage Museum First commissioned by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum features an impressive 3 million pieces\u2026. making Catherine a little bit of a hoarder, no?\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s the best place to visit, especially if you\u2019re looking to learn more about Russian art and culture. 7) Find the Bronze Horseman of the city Created in 1782, the statue of the Bronze Horseman is known as one of the national symbols of the city and one that local residents are pretty proud of! \u00a0The statue is modelled on Peter the Great and is said to\u00a0symbolise the strength of the city and the people who live there! 8) Discover the Cathedral at the Peter and Paul Fortress The final resting place of many of the Romanov rulers, you can now tour the intricately carved sarcophagi that line this the walls of this special place. A rather macabre sight, this also offers a unique insight into some of Russia\u2019s history \u2013 that\u2019s well-known across the country. 9) The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood The rather alarming name for this church comes from the fact that it stands on the site where Alexander II was assassinated *gulp*. For years the church was ruined and only reopened in 1997 after it was restored to its former glory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9415,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[]},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.10 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>You Have To Do In St. Petersburg, Russia - Ayush Tours Jaipur<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"You Have To Do In St. Petersburg, Russia - Ayush Tours Jaipur\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Known as the \u2018City of the Czars\u2019, St Petersburg offers a fascinating glimpse into\u00a0Russia\u2019s historical relics. 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As you can imagine, 100 kg of gold makes this place a pretty special place! 4) Ride the canals and River Neva St Petersburg is covered with canals and bisected by the River Neva. One of the best ways to see the city (and relax at the same time) is to take a boat trip on the mighty river to\u00a0take in the majestic architecture along the way. 5) St Nicholas Naval Cathedral Dedicated to all things related to the Russian navy, this is an interesting place and quirky attraction in the city. The interior will take you through Russian naval history but be warned, you might find it as dull as dishwater if you\u2019re not interested in the navy! 6) Get your culture on at Hermitage Museum First commissioned by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum features an impressive 3 million pieces\u2026. making Catherine a little bit of a hoarder, no?\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s the best place to visit, especially if you\u2019re looking to learn more about Russian art and culture. 7) Find the Bronze Horseman of the city Created in 1782, the statue of the Bronze Horseman is known as one of the national symbols of the city and one that local residents are pretty proud of! \u00a0The statue is modelled on Peter the Great and is said to\u00a0symbolise the strength of the city and the people who live there! 8) Discover the Cathedral at the Peter and Paul Fortress The final resting place of many of the Romanov rulers, you can now tour the intricately carved sarcophagi that line this the walls of this special place. A rather macabre sight, this also offers a unique insight into some of Russia\u2019s history \u2013 that\u2019s well-known across the country. 9) The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood The rather alarming name for this church comes from the fact that it stands on the site where Alexander II was assassinated *gulp*. 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