It is difficult to advise a person who is going to St. Petersburg for the first time. The fact is that in the northern capital there are such a large number of attractions that it can take more than one month to see them, because you can walk around the Hermitage alone for several days. As a rule, in addition to the Hermitage, it is usually advised to visit the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Kunstkamera, Peterhof. And also in the white nights to see how bridges are raised. These tips are correct, and are suitable for a cursory examination of Peter for several days..
If you have enough time, then it makes sense to see the Kazan Cathedral, the Savior on Spilled Blood, Palace Square, the Russian and Ethnographic Museums, ride a river tram, walk along Nevsky Prospekt.
First of all, before traveling, you need to think about hotels. It is best to book accommodation in advance, as the city is large enough and not all St. Petersburg hotels have adequate prices and a convenient location. This is a very important point, because if you only travel for the weekend, then you risk losing a lot of precious time on the road to temples and cathedrals..
You can also advise to set aside some time for walks in the center of St. Petersburg. Only merging with the crowd, walking along small streets and embankments, entering parks and squares, calmly examining the gray architecture of the city, you can try to feel its atmosphere. It will not be superfluous to sit in small cafes and go down to the subway.
Petersburg leaves few people indifferent. This city has a rich history, and if you are seriously interested in it, you will most likely have to come there again and again, and in different seasons of the year. For example, Peterhof with its famous fountains can be appreciated only in the summer, when they work, and around the riot of green colors of a beautiful park. In spring, the period of white nights begins, and it's time for night walks. In winter, the damp cold climate will not be to everyone's liking, and at this time it is best to visit various museums, besides, there will be much less queues.
If you have the time and desire to see something outside Petersburg (besides Petrodvorets and Pushkin), you can go to Vyborg, where you can visit Mon Repos Park, St. Olaf's Tower.
