Saint Petersburg, Cultural hub in Russia
Saint Petersburg is a world-class destination and Russia's second largest city, with a population of more than 5 million people.
Founded by Tsar Peter the Great on May 27th, 1703, it served as the capital of Russian Tsardom and subsequent Russian imperial dynasties until 1918.
The city is home to The Hermitage, one of the largest art museums in the world.
Known as Russia's 'Cultural Capital', Saint Petersburg boasts astonishing architecture, high art, and pulsating nightlife.
Saint Petersburg is distinguished from other cities by its network of canals referred to as 'Venice of the North'.
Location: Russia
Inception: May 27, 1703
Founder: Peter the Great
Population: 5384342
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Website: gov.spb.ru
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Saint Petersburg is a world-class destination and Russia's second largest city, with a population of more than 5 million people.
Saint Isaac's Cathedral is the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral in the city.
The Bronze Horseman is a monumental statue of Peter the Great on a horse, located in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Winter Palace is a vast and opulent green-and-white structure that dominates the skyline of the city center of Saint Petersburg.
The Amber Room is a world-famous chamber decorated in amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors.
The Lakhta Center is a large mixed-use non-residential construction project in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Hermitage Museum is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world.
Kazan Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, is a cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church on the Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg.
The Kunstkamera is the first museum in Russia, established by Peter the Great and completed in 1727.
The Church of the Savior on Blood is a stunning example of Russian architecture, adorned with intricate mosaics and vibrant colors.
The Alexander Column is a victory monument located in the heart of Saint Petersburg, Russia.
