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FAQs For Visiting Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Where  is  the  city  of  Saint-Petersburg?What  is  there  to  do  in Saint-Petersburg?
- Saint-Petersburg is located in Russia's- There is plenty of history and culture to
Northwestern Federal District. The city reststake in when visiting Saint-Petersburg
on the delta of the Neva River, which is onincluding, but certainly not limited to the
the  east  end  of  the  Gulf  of  Finland.Hermitage Museum, the Mariinsky Opera and
Ballet Theater, the Imperial palace, and many
Wasn't Saint-Petersburg called something elsebeautiful cathedrals including Trinity
before?Cathedral and Smolny Cathedral. If you are
visiting Saint-Petersburg in May, June or
- Yes. The city of Saint-Petersburg wasJuly, chances are high you'll experience the
previously called Leningrad. Before that, theso-called "white nights" phenomenon, when
city  was  known  as  Petrograd.twilight  lasts  all  night  long.
I am visiting Saint-Petersburg in the autumn,Are there any monuments to see while in
how  should  I  dress?Saint-Petersburg?
- The season of autumn in Saint-Petersburg is- Absolutely! In fact, Saint-Petersburg is
rainy and cool. It is not advisable to wearhome to many famous monuments. There is the
light cotton pants and short sleeve shirts,monument to Catherine the Great, located in
consider bringing a light jacket and a coatOstrovsky Square. For the literature lover,
for the evening hours. The autumn tends tothe monument to Fiodor Dostoyevsky is located
bring rain showers, so be sure to bring anjust off Vladimirskaya Square (and just a
umbrella as well. Autumn lasts from Septemberblock away from the Dostoyevsky Museum). The
to  December.city is also home to the famous Moscow Gate
and monuments to Peter the Great, Nicholas I,
I am visiting Saint-Petersburg in the winter,Goethe, and Gogol. Make sure you visit the
how  should  I  dress?Rostral Columns, the Bronze Horseman and the
Alexander Column, which join the list of the
- Late December brings winter tomost  famous  Saint-Petersburg  monuments.
Saint-Petersburg and lasts through the month
of March. The winter is extremely cold,I've heard about Saint-Petersburg's famous
usually around freezing temperatures withbridges?  Are  they  worth  seeing?
lots of snow and wind. Be sure to bring warm
winter clothes, gloves, hats, scarves, and a- The bridges in the city are architecturally
coat. It is also important to make sure thatstunning. The longest bridge in
your feet stay warm, so don't forget the woolSaint-Petersburg is the Nevsky Bridge,
socks  and  boots.measuring in at almost 906 meters. Other
notable bridges include the Anichkov Bridge,
I am visiting Saint-Petersburg in the spring,the Bank Bridge, the Blue Bridge, and the
how  should  I  dress?Palace  Bridge,  to  name  a  few.
- Saint-Petersburg in the spring is aHow are the parks and gardens in
beautiful time to visit. From late March toSaint-Petersburg?
late May, the spring can be quite chilly and
even bring light snow. Be prepared for fair- The city is home to many gorgeous gardens
weather as well as cold nights. It isand parks in which both locals and tourists
advisable to bring both a light jacket and aenjoy spending their time. The Alexander
winter  coat.Garden, named for Czar Alexander II, is the
centrally located and features a musical
I am visiting Saint-Petersburg in the summer,fountain. The Botanical Garden features more
how  should  I  dress?than 12,000 species and varieties of plants,
including the Queen of the Night, which
- Summertime in Saint-Petersburg lasts fromblooms only once a year. Be sure to check out
the beginning of June to the end of August.the Leningrad Zoo and Catherine Gardens as
The weather is mild making shorts andwell. Summer Garden is the oldest and still
short-sleeves acceptable for daywear. Alwaysthe most attractive park in Saint-Petersburg,
remember pants and a light jacket for thethe plan of which was drawn by Peter the
evenings.Great.
What airports are in or nearI'd like to go to a museum in
Saint-Petersburg?Saint-Petersburg.  Are  there  any?
- There are two airports in the area of- There is a reason that the city is often
Saint-Petersburg. Pulkovo II Internationalcalled the "Gorod Muzei", or "the city
and Pulkovo I Domestic are commonly usedmuseum". Saint-Petersburg is filled with
airports.museums showcasing art and history. When in
town, be sure to visit the Academy of Fine
Is there a seaport in or nearArts Museum, the Hermitage Museum, the
Saint-Petersburg?Dostoyevsky Memorial Museum, and the Cottage
Palace before you go! The Russian Museum,
- Yes, the seaport features a passengerRussian Ethnography Museum and the
terminal  on  Vasilievsky  Island.Kunstkammer also attract thousands of
tourists all year round.



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