Articles of category "St. Petersburg Excursions"

Currently St Petersburg ranks tops among the most visited cities in the world. It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great on May, 27th, 1703, the city was named after its Patron Saint Peter. St. Petersburg is attractive to its many visitors mainly due to its castles and churches as well as its unique monuments. It is also known for its white lights because they create a feeling of mystery and romance.

Saint Petersburg, formally known as Petrograd and Leningrad is a city that is located in Northwestern Russia. It was established by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703 and served as the capital of Russia until 1918. As of 2002, the city contains more than 4.7 people living there, ranking as the second largest city in Russia and the fourth largest city in Europe. It is also known as an important European cultural center and the major Baltic Sea port in the Russian Federation.