Flights to Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg’s streets exhale Russian history. This imperial city has enormous charm, boasting culture and entertainment. Some call it an “open-air museum” because of the beauty of its historical centre, its palaces, avenues and embankments. Peter the Great and the Romanov dynasty were this great city’s founders, building it next to the Neva river and spanning 42 islands. As you’ll see, its canals will remind you of other elegant European cities like Venice or Amsterdam. Because it’s a work of art in the form of a city, Vueling flies you there. Airport de Saint Petersburg
The Saint Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport is one of the most important in Russia. Its two terminals operate flights to national (Pulkovo 1) and international (Pulkovo 2) destinations. The airport is 17 km south of the city and well connected to the urban area via buses and taxis. You’ll see the stops straight away, just outside the terminals. The Airport Express is the bus linking the city to both terminals. It leaves every 20 or 30 minutes. Lines 13 and 39 take you into the city centre.
For more information: Restaurants in Saint PetersburgRussian cuisine is famously as delicious as it is calorie-laden, above all because it is designed to beat winter’s low temperatures. Highly typical are hot soups, such as Borsch, Solianka or Schi. Also extremely popular are Blinis: a kind of Russian-style crêpe, and salads. If you want, you can discover a new dish with each meal. Na ZdorovieThe age of the tsars is over, but the delicious cuisine of that Russian epoch lives on at this restaurant. Try their typical soups and other authentic dishes such as Pirozhki-Karasiki. Café CheThis avant garde café offers full sandwiches in the afternoon while at night, it becomes a popular club packed with people, including DJs and exhibitions. Although it’s a little expensive, it’s worth a visit. Taleon RestaurantFrench and Russian cuisine are well represented at this luxurious restaurant. Its dining rooms are classically decorated, influenced by the city’s colonial past. You’re sure to have a delightful evening. Demidov RestaurantIn old Saint Petersburg stands this elegant restaurant. Its décor is classical and its views of the city, superb. The menu includes Russian recipes and a very special dish: Bear meat! Want to try it? Cháinaya Lozhka (teaspoon)This fast food chain originated in Saint Petersburg and currently has loads of establishments throughout the city. The main dish it offers is Blinis, a traditional Russian recipe similar to crêpes. Business hours in Saint PetersburgShopping hours in the city are extensive. Shops tend to be open seven days a week without closing at lunchtime. Opening times tend to be 10 am till 8 or 10 pm at night. Some food stores are open 24 hours a day. Markets and street markets also remain open every day, with the odd exception closing on Mondays. Don't miss... in Saint PetersburgThe HermitageIf you go to Saint Petersburg, this is an almost obligatory visit. It’s one of the world’s great museums, where you can appreciate master works by Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Picasso and a long list of artists from all the western European painting schools (13th – 20th centuries). The Peter and Paul fortressThis is one of the best conserved military fortifications in Europe. Construction began in the 18th Century and its interior houses the city’s historical nucleus, the old prison and its foremost symbol: the Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul. Inside you can visit the Pantheon of the Russian tsars. Petergoff Palace and parksStrolling through the parks and palaces of the tsars is a great luxury that is within everyone’s reach in this divine city. Discover its spectacular fountains and incredible statues. To give you an idea, it’s known as the “Russian Versailles”. Russian MuseumThis museum houses the principal Russian works of painting and sculpture, from the Medieval era (12th – 16th centuries) to the 20th Century. A good place to get to know the grand masters of this fascinating country in detail. St Isaac’s CathedralThis is the city’s main cathedral. It is 101.5 metres high. You can climb up the dome to enjoy the sweeping panorama of Saint Petersburg town. Inside it’s marvellous. Don’t miss it! Online guides in Saint PetersburgOUR FAVOURITE ONLINE GUIDESOn the city: http://www.san-petersburgo.comhttp://www.petersburgo.info On the country: http://www.guiamundialdeviajes.com
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