How many days should I spend in St. Petersburg?

Saint Petersburg is a big city. Leave yourself time to move around and to visit the main landmarks stress-free. For a more relaxed stay, stay in Saint Petersburg for 4 or 5 days. You will have time to enjoy the city and visit some non-touristy spots.



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Petersburg is much better preserved. Moscow is extremely eclectic and very modernized. I would recommend St. Petersburg for there you can enjoy both architecture and history, in Moscow you won't enjoy the architecture that much, but can find some amazing history, but you'll have to look hard for it.

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The Saint Petersburg metro area is a bustling region with a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. One of the city's most appealing features is its walkability, and many of those moving to St. Petersburg hone in on areas where they can walk to and from daily conveniences.

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Petersburg is a mecca of cultural, historical, and architectural landmarks. 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.

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Petersburg is by car. The roads are easy to navigate and parking is inexpensive, except in downtown lots during sporting events. Within the downtown area, many attractions are within walking distance of one another, so if you're staying in the city, getting around by foot is another easy way to see St. Petersburg.

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Petersburg's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, providing gorgeous coastal living at an affordable price. St. Petersburg real estate is a significant factor, with housing prices 11% lower than the national average.

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We recommend that you spend at least two or three days in Moscow – just enough to see the most famous sights of the city.

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Petersburg's most famous address, Nevsky Prospekt, is only one of dozens of broad, straight thoroughfares that cut through the city and act as the main arteries for traffic and for pedestrians. Most of these prospekts were carefully planned, and show St. Petersburg at its most formally magnificent.

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One of the most beautiful streets in St. Petersburg, and one of the busiest both day and night, Kamennoostrovsky Prospekt is the central thoroughfare of the Petrograd Side, linking the centre of the city with its northwestern boroughs.

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The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is always a good activity for a day at the beach, as well. The common agreement among travelers: Clearwater has a better beach, Key West has a better overall view and selection of activities.

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