The spilled blood (Savior on the spilled blood) church is probably one of the most recognizable church in the world. The story behind that I remember was a tsar was assasinated here because the people were distressed at the heavy tax he put...
One of my fondest memories in Saint Petersburg was at Peterhof Summer Palace. I just really enjoyed it. There are two parts of this garden called upper garden and lower garden. The upper garden is free. For a free garden, it is nice...
Frankly, during my research I got the impression that the Hermitage Museum is overcrowded and you will waste a lot of time if you don’t purchase tickets online in advance (it was $18 online if I remember correctly). But I’m glad I...
When you plan for your itinerary for Saint Petersburg, don’t forget to plan for watching a ballet performance. Cost: Minimum 400 rubbles ($7) Duration: 3 Hours It is well worth it! You can watch a ballet show everywhere, and...
If you happen to be in Saint Petersburg for three days and you have no idea what to see, then Saint Isaac’s Cathedral is an easy answer. It’s conveniently located near the Nevsky Prospect and the Hermitage. I know how vague...
