Summer in St. Petersburg, Russia

Looking for the perfect end-of-summer vacation? This week we will explore several locations that are ideal destinations during the months of August and September!

In need of the ultimate summer getaway? Visit historic St. Petersburg, Russia, located on the Gulf of Finland.

You will need several days to take in the beauty of this great city, as there are so many sights to see. From the Smolny Cathedral to the St. Peter and St. Paul Fortress and Cathedral, the stories behind these great holy sites will leave your awestruck! Be sure to visit the lovely Hermitage Museum, which was once a private art gallery for Catherine the Great or see a show at the famous The Mariinsky Theatre.

RealTravelers Elena and Richard best describe their trip to St. Petersburg:

“On our second day, we went back to some of the sites we had seen the day before for a closer look - namely St Isaacs Cathedral, where we climbed to the top of the dome and saw a beautiful view of St Petersburg, and the Peter and Paul Fortress, where the city was founded by Peter the Great and later used as a prison. The Cathedral of St Peter and Paul is also situated here, where most of the Romanov tsars are buried. We saw the last Romanovs’ tombs, which was quite sad. Actually, when we were in Russia the Romanovs were in the news a lot, because they think they have discovered the remains of the 2 Romanov children that were never found, Alexei and Maria.

We also visited Peterhof, Peter the Great’s beautiful summer palace on the Gulf of Finland. The gardens here were amazing, with many beautiful fountains - including a trick fountain that sprays you if you walk past it! The Peterhof gardens are often compared to those at Versailles and they were definitely spectacular.” (more…)

Plan your trip today! Visit:

St. Petersburg Attractions
St. Petersburg Hotels

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