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St Petersburg Understand Founded by Peter the Great, the former home of the Czars and the center of Russian culture, Saint Petersburg was known as "The Venice of the North" in its heyday. Renamed Petrograd in 1914, the city was renamed again as Leningrad in 1924 after Lenin's death. Bombed, besieged and starved during World War II, during the Communist era the city took a back seat to capital Moscow. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the city has been rapidly making up for lost time and is by far the most cosmopolitan of Russia's cities. Now formally known by its original name again, most Russians call it what they always have, the friendly diminutive Piter (Питер). Events During the last 10 days of June, the longest days of the year, Saint Petersburg celebrates the White Nights in a cultural extravaganza. Book early as accommodation and transport can be packed during this time. In June or July the annual Message to man international documentary, short, and animated films festival takes places in SPB. Eat Budget Chainaya LozhkaThere are a few of these fast food restaurants in St. Petersburg. They serve blini (Russian crepes) with a variety of fillings. They also have a wide selection of teas. These street corner bliny stands serve arguably the best food in the city. Nothing, absolutely nothing, tastes better than hot Russian crepes with mushrooms, caramel, berries, or what have you with a cup of tea on a cold winter street. Mid-range Acquarel, next to the Birzhevoy bridge, 3208600, Right on the water this restaurant offers Italian food alongside a French/Asian fusion menu. Friendly people, delightful atmosphere, and a wonderful view, Acquarel is a wonderful and delicious dinner option or even a great place to relax and get a drink in their lounge chairs. Art Deco . +7(812)310-6454, Sadovaya 47 (intersection of Griboedova channel and Stolyarny pereulok). 12pm-2am. Artistic meals serving and interiors (from windows to the restrooms), free wifi. Kafe Ket, 22 Ul. Stremyannaya. In a country where only 1% of the population is reported to eat out in a restaurant more than once a year, Kafe Ket is a wonderful alternative to the pushy alternatives which have no place in the city other than to cater for the culinary whims of busloads of foreign tourists. This little restaurant serves probably the nicest Georgian food, menu in English. Kafe Tbilisi, Sytninskaya ul., 10, 2329391, Metro Gorkovskaya behind the market. Georgian food. The dishes prepared in pots are excellent. The Idiot, 82, Moika Emb., 3151675. A wide variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes, in a cozy cellar, totally un-SPB-like. Splurge Grand Hotel Europe - The Sunday Jazz Brunch here is a "Not to Miss" if you are looking for a real splurge. About $90 USD per person includes a full caviar spread and sushi bar in addition to the normal brunch fare (carving station, omelette station, salads, fruit, baked goods, desserts, the options are nearly endless). There is also bottomless champagne glasses (and the champagne is... more travelguide information

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	All sights are walking distance from the guest house, but you can also catch the ‘Meteor’ boat to the Peterhoff Summer Palace from the embankment in front of the Hermitage. If you have the opportunity, stroll along the embankment or along any of St. Petersburg's rivers and canals to experience the full beauty of the city. Other sights nearby: Palace Square, the Hermitage Museum, Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Russian Museum, Summer Garden, Savior-on-the-Blood Cathedral, Kazansky Cathedral, St. Isaacs Cathederal, and the Admiralty. ... more
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The Church of the Ressurection (Church of Our Saviour on the Spilled Blood) is a monument of Russian architecture and decorative art of the 19th century. The cathedral was designed by the architect A. Parland. It was modelled after St Basil's in Moscow. It was constructed between 1882 and 1907 on the spot where Tsar Alexander II was mortally wounded by a terrorist bomb.

The unique interior and exterior decorations of the Church include icons and panels made from majolica and mosaic. Most of the designs were made from drawings of leading Russian artists of the last century. There is also a permanent exhibition titled "Tsar Alexander II". One major decoration on one of the exterior domes is Leonardo Da Vinci's painting of the last supper in the "upper room".

To get to the museum, you can take a metro train to the "Nevsky Prospekt" station, take the exit to Griboedova Canal and walk down the Griboedova Canal Embarkment. The cathedral stands out distinct of all the buildings on the Embarkment.

Open: 11a.m-6p.m daily except wednesday.

Tel: +7 812 315 4361

Address: 2a Griboedova Canal Embarkment ("Nevsky Prospekt" subway station)

This is a very special cathedral for the residents of St Petersburg. It was built between 1801 and 1811 to a design drawn by Voronikhin. The cathedral was built to house the miracle-working icon of Our Lady of Kazan (the icon is now kept in the Prince Vladimir Cathedral). Kazansky Cathedral was constructed in the shape of a Latin cross. The side facing Nevsky Prospect boasts a colonnade of 96 columns. Exhibitions are held here regularly according to the Orthodox church and the Ecclesiastical art.

It is very easy to get to the cathedral. Take a metro train to Nevsky Prospect, get up the elevator leading to Griboedova Canal. The building opposite the subway exit is the cathedral.

Tel: +7 812 311 0495

Address: 2 Kazanskaya square (Kazanskaya Ploshchad)