We offer you the most comprehensive guide to Saint Petersburg. On our web-site you'll find answers to the questions where to go, what to see, where to dine and how to spend free time in Saint Petersburg. Detailed description of Petersburg museums, theaters, clubs and restaurants will help you to make a right choice and have a great time in Northern capital.

Theatres The bright theatrical life of Saint Petersburg never stops: all year round more than 100 Petersburg theatres invite spectators to all possible kinds of performances: classical, musical, experimental, etc. In Northern capital prestigious theatrical festivals, familiarizing the citizens and guests of the city with the best performances of Russian and European theatres, are held regularly.
Restaurants Saint Petersburg is considered to be the most European Russian city. You can make certain of this fact by the example of a grand variety of restaurants and cafes Northern capital offers. French, Mediterranean, Italian Chinese, Georgian, Uzbek, and of course truly Russian restaurants offer you to make an unforgettable gastronomical voyage to different countries of the world.
Bridges Saint Petersburg is often referred as "Northern Venice". Founded in the delta of Neva river it is spread all over numerous island of varying size. All these islands are connected with each other by the system of the bridges. Saint Petersburg is famous as an "open-air" museum of bridge engineering. Expressive silhouettes of the bridges and majestic currents create unique architectural ensembles.
Museums In Saint Petersburg, that is often called a cultural capital of Russia, there are just under 200 museums. The State Hermitage, the treasure-house of the world art, and the State Russian Museum, treasuring masterpieces of Russian art, are world-famous and don't need any special introduction, but there are a lot of other museums not so grand but very interesting and really worth visiting.
Sights The city, founded by Peter the Great, was planned as a new capital of Russia. The most celebrated architects of those days took part in its construction. The result of their talents and efforts is a wonderful city with splendid architectural ensembles, tracery bridges, mighty cathedrals, refined churches, stately monuments and luxurious royal residence, attracting thousands of tourists all over the world.
City History St. Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia, after Moscow. Specially built as an imperial capital ad exemplum of great European cities, St. Petersburg has a unique ambience that is found nowhere else. With the arrival of the twenty-first century, a new page in St. Petersburg's history has opened with the 300th anniversary of the founding of the city conducted in May, 2003.
Saint Petersburg Relatively young city according to Russian standards, Saint Petersburg celebrated its tercentenary in 2003. In this city, the most European from all Russian towns but still Russian in heart, you'll find a fabulous abundance of Russian and world culture monuments, that amaze people from all over the world. The UNESCO has listed Saint Petersburg among the eight world's most attractive tourist destinations.
Quick facts about Russia Russia is a country with rich culture and history. To give an exhaustive description of its unique nature, culture, beautiful ancient towns, people, traditions and mode of life is just impossible, besides each traveler discover this country anew. We offer you some interesting facts that will be a sort of strokes to the portrait of Russia that we hope you'll draw yourself.
Activities Those who care about their health and try to keep fit are invited to the best fitness-clubs and saunas of Saint Petersburg, featuring the-state-of-the art equipment and offering the latest fitness methods, as well as a wide range of body treatments. Winter and extreme sport amateurs are invited to visit best slopes of Leningrad district, located in the most picturesque places.
Night Clubs The nightlife of Saint Petersburg is extremely rich: you'll find all kinds of night clubs from the most prestigious and respectable ones to discos and clubs, propagating the so called "dirty esthetics". The musical palette of the city covers all known musical styles and ranges from electronic dance music to jazz and pop music. So read our detailed description of the most popular clubs and choose the right one.
Suburbs The luxurious royal residences are situated in the picturesque suburbs of Saint Petersburg. The amazing palace, fountain and park ensembles, created by the best architects and artists of that time, have been recently restored and demonstrate all the glory and splendor of Imperial Russia of the 18-19th centuries. Such small towns as Gatchina, Peterhof, Pavlovsk are world-famous and attract thousands of tourists.