About St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg was the former capital of imperial Russia and the home of its
czars. The city has many splendid architectural treasures, theatres and art
museums and of course the world famous Hermitage.
Saint Petersburg is the second
largest Russian city with a population of almost five million people. It is the
largest northern city on the planet. Saint Petersburg is often called the Venice
of the North, because it lies on 44 islands which are divided by a web of 86
rivers and canals.
Over 100 palaces of the Russian nobility and a great many cathedrals and
unique churches built by the greatest architects of the time still remain in
Saint Petersburg. Most of them are open to the public now. Saint Petersburg is
famous for its "white nights" - a period when there is as much light
during night time as during the day time and many bridges are raised, so that
numerous strolling romantics can enjoy the sight of ships passing down the Neva
river city waterway all night long. The city has recently undergone an extensive
renovation in celebration of its 300th anniversary in 2003. More than 80 museums
and 40 theatres of St. Petersburg ensure that art, ballet, music, and theatre
lovers will find the metropolis an endless source of cultural enjoyment.
Climate
The end of May in St. Petersburg is a very beautiful time named
"White Nights" when the city is particularly fine. The sun rises
around 6 a.m. and sets after 10 p.m. The daytime temperature is about 20 degrees
of Celsius (68 degrees of Fahrenheit). Showers may occur.
Please visit St.
Petersburg
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