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Saint-Petersburg is considered a true paradise for tourists. Its historical center is entirely included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. St. Petersburg is often referred to as the "Venice of the North" because the city is located on 42 islands, separated by rivers, canals, and channels. It is truly a treasure trove of world culture, comparable to cities like Rome, Paris, or Venice.

In St. Petersburg, there are about 580 bridges, 20 of which are drawbridges. St. Petersburg is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and abundance of monuments and museums.

The White Nights, when the city is bathed in a magical light, the drawbridges, the unique installations, magnificent parks, gardens, and architectural landmarks all come together in one city, which rightfully holds the title of cultural capital. All of this is St. Petersburg, a city that is a true work of art itself.

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Take a walk in the Alexander Park.

Not far from the Peter and Paul Fortress, you'll find one of the oldest parks in the city - the Alexandrovsky Park. You can come here for beauty and serenity. You can simply sit on a bench with a book, take a stroll across the elegant bridge, and admire the numerous flowerbeds. There is also a collection of small bronze landmarks of St. Petersburg here.

Buy a travel guide on Nevsky.

Nevsky Prospect is the main and most famous street in St. Petersburg. It is in this area that you can find all the main landmarks of the city. Nevsky Prospect begins at Palace Square and stretches all the way to Alexander Nevsky Square. The building of the Singer Company, located right next to the Nevsky Prospekt metro station, is home to a cozy bookshop. Besides a wide range of literary works, the bookshop at the Singer Building offers guidebooks to St. Petersburg, which are essential for anyone visiting the city for the first time.

Buy tickets to the Hermitage.

For sure, t's impossible to explore it in just one day, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't go there at all. The Museum of Fine Arts and Decorative Applied Arts in St. Petersburg houses a collection that was personally acquired by Catherine the Great. In addition to exploring various exhibitions, visiting the Hermitage allows you to walk through historic buildings such as the Winter Palace, the Reserve House of the Winter Palace, and others.