St Petersburg is a very popular tourist destination in Russia. It is situated on the Neva River. The city is often referred to as 'the cultural capital of Russia' due to its exquisite cathedrals and palaces. Many travelers prefer it to the actual capital city Moscow, as according to some St Petersburg offers better value than Moscow. Russians sometimes call it just 'Peter"
What to see: Palace Square, the Winter Palace, State Hermitage Museum, Summer Garden, the Church on Spilled Blood, the Peter and Paul Fortress, St Isaac's Cathedral, the Russian Museum, and if possible, book tickets to the famous Mariinsky Opera and Ballet threatre.
Best time to go: winter months are really cold in St Petersburg, in June visitors can enjoy the memorable White Nights
Hotel Pushka Inn is ideally located in the historical part of St. Petersburg, within a minute walk from the Hermitage and the Palace Square. The hotel building is an architectural monument of XVIII century. The rooms are elegantly decorated and modernly equipped. English-speaking staff.
