St. Petersburg

The Peter and Paul fortress located in St. Petersburg, Russia, was originally constructed in wood in 1704 and was later rebuilt in stone. The fortress contains several buildings surrounding the Peter and Paul Cathedral, which is located in the middle of the fortress. The cathedral was commissioned by...

If you are lucky enough to be in St. Petersburg during the summer months, be sure to take advantage of the boat tours offered around the city’s various canals. The boat tours are relatively inexpensive and each tour is equipped with a knowledgeable tour guide. After a busy day of sightseeing, the boat...

Formerly known as the Kirov Ballet, the Mariinsky Ballet, based at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is one of the world’s most prominent ballet companies. If you’re looking for a lovely evening in Saint Petersburg, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is one of the most beloved ballets of all...

St. Isaacs's Cathedral is the largest cathedral in all St. Petersburg. It is dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, a patron saint of Peter the Great. The artwork and mosaics are magnificent and definitely worth seeing. For more information on St. Isaacs's Cathedral, please visit:...

The Academy Restaurant is a wonderful restaurant in the heart of St. Petersburg that offers authentic Russian cuisine and entertainment. For more information on The Academy Restaurant, please visit:...

The State Hermitage Museum is a complex of six historic, architecturally impressive buildings, including the Winter Palace, the Large Hermitage, the Small Hermitage, and the New Hermitage. The complex houses a truly astounding collection of almost 3 million items. It’s said that if you took one minute to...