Why do tourists visit St. Petersburg?

Sharing the name “Venice of the North” with six other cities, St Petersburg has a network of stunning canals and bridges just like Venice. Known for having extravagant palaces, museums, and theatres, it can be tiring to see and discover all of them just by walking around the city.



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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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The best time to visit St. Petersburg is June, July, August and September. Since this is the peak season expect a little crowd during this time. October and November period experiences moderate weather.

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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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A continuous sidewalk and large pedestrian path allows for all the scenic strolling you'd ever want. You'll start with terrific views of the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, its array of majestic boats and the city waterfront, loop south past Doc Ford's restaurant and then to the Pier.

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St. Petersburg is a less expensive place to visit than nearby cities such as Clearwater. The average daily cost per person in Clearwater is $241 while the average daily cost per person in St. Petersburg is $163.

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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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Russia - Level 4: Do Not Travel. Updated to remove COVID-specific information and the kidnapping risk indicator as well as updates to security risks.

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As for this year, it has been revealed that holidaymakers from Russia are flocking to non-Western destinations in record numbers. Countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Egypt, the Maldives, and Türkiye have recorded a surge in Russian visitors.

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