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   Saint Petersburg is the fourth-most populous city in Europe, the most populous city on the Baltic Sea, and the world's northernmost city of more than 1 million residents. As the former capital of Imperial Russia, and a historically strategic port, it is governed as a federal city.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › St-Petersburg-RussiaSt. Petersburg | Map, Points of Interest, & History | Britannica

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   6 days ago · St. Petersburg, city and port, extreme northwestern Russia. It is a major historical and cultural center, as well as Russia’s second largest city. For two centuries (1712–1918) it was the capital of the Russian Empire. Its historic district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990.

4. www.lonelyplanet.com › russia › st-petersburgSt Petersburg travel - Lonely Planet | Russia, Europe

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   St Petersburg. This spectacular palace on the Moyka River has some of the best 19th-century interiors in the city, in addition to a fascinating and gruesome history. The…

5. www.lonelyplanet.com › articles › historic-stThe ultimate guide to historic St Petersburg - Lonely Planet

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   Sep 10, 2019 · Discover the art, architecture, and history of Russia's second largest city, founded by Peter the Great. Explore the city's squares, cathedrals, bridges, canals, and islands, and enjoy its culture and cuisine.

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6. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Saint_PetersburgSaint Petersburg – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Saint Petersburg (Russian: Са́нкт-Петербу́рг Sankt-Peterburg), known as Petrograd (Петроград) in 1914-1924 and Leningrad (Ленинград) in 1924-1991, is the second largest city of Russia, with 5.6 million inhabitants (2021), the fourth most populous city in Europe, the world's northernmost city of at least a ...

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   Is Saint Petersburg a city?

   • Saint Petersburg is the fourth-most populous cityin Europe, the most populous cityon the Baltic Sea, and the world's northernmost cityof more than 1 million residents. As the former capital of Imperial Russia, and a historically strategic port, it is governed as a federal city.

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   Is St Petersburg Russia's 'window on Europe'?

   • Founded by Tsar Peter I (the Great) as Russia’s “window on Europe,” it bears the unofficial status of Russia’s cultural capital and most European city, a distinction that it strives to retain in its perennial competition with Moscow. Three distinctive characteristics of St. Petersburg engage attention.

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   What is Saint Petersburg known for?

   • Among them are architectural monuments of federal significance. The oldest cathedral in the city is the Peter and Paul Cathedral, built between 1712 and 1733, and the largest is the Kazan Cathedral, completed in 1811. Government [edit] Further information: Politics of Saint Petersburg The city assembly meets in the Mariinsky Palace.

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   What are the characteristics of St Petersburg?

   • Three distinctive characteristics of St. Petersburg engage attention. The first is the city’s harmonious mix of western European and Russian architecture. Second is St. Petersburg’s lack of an unequivocal city centre, which, in other Russian cities of medieval origin, is defined by a kremlin and its surrounding area.

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   What makes St Petersburg a great city?

   • The first is the city’s harmonious mix of western European and Russian architecture. Second is St. Petersburg’s lack of an unequivocal city centre, which, in other Russian cities of medieval origin, is defined by a kremlin and its surrounding area. The third characteristic feature of the city is its many waterways.

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   When was St Petersburg founded?

   • St Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great just over 300 years ago. Although the capital moved to Moscow after the 1917 February Revolution, St Petersburg is still known as the ‘northern’ or ‘cultural’ capital of Russia. Explore the art, architecture, and history of Russia's grand and second largest city.

   The ultimate guide to historic St Petersburg - Lonely Planet

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8. www.saint-petersburg.com › top-20-attractionsSt. Petersburg Top Twenty - the best sights and attractions ...

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   Discover the best sights and experiences in St. Petersburg, from the Hermitage and Mariinsky Theatre to boat trips and Peterhof. Learn about the history, culture and art of Russia's former imperial capital.

9. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › articleThings to See and Do in St. Petersburg, Russia

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   Feb 27, 2018 · Explore the culture, history, and architecture of Russia's northern gem in one day. Visit cathedrals, museums, palaces, and canals, and enjoy ballet and boat tours.