Saint-Petersburg is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities of the world. Architectural appearance of Saint-Petersburg is his visit card. The city is full of architectural harmony and European elegancy. Saint-Petersburg was found in 1703 by emperor Peter the First on the shore of the Finish gulf in the delta of Neva river as a “window to the Europe”.
Streets and prospects of Saint-Petersburg allow to feel strict combination of architecture of different centuries and various styles. Islands, winding rivers and channels give the city a unique peculiarity. Traceries bridges, temple domes glare with gold and mosaic, gorgeous palaces open up before visitor’s eyes.
A wonderful period of white nights from May till June gives the city a special charm.
Saint-Petersburg is the city of museums. There are more than 170 museums open for tourists. Annually around 20 international art festivals, about 80 musical and theatrical festivals, contests, hundreds of expeditions and premiers taking place in Saint-Petersburg.
