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Visit one of the most legendary and important museums of the world
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The Hermitage Museum, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most important museums in the world. It houses treasures from antiquity and the works of the grand masters of the Dutch, Italian, Belgian, and Spanish art movements assembled together in the Winter Palace, a gem of Russian baroque in itself, as well as in the buildings of the Small Hermitage, and the Old and the New Hermitage complexes.Since 2014, the famous collection of Impressionist paint...
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Discovering an imperial village
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The village of Tsarskoye Selo (“Imperial Village”) was established in the 18th century to build the summer residences of the czars. Rebaptized “Pushkin” after the Revolution, it is the location of the splendid Catherine Palace, built by the Italian architect Rastrelli by decree of Elizabeth I. The Alexander Palace was built by Catherine II on the occasion of her grandson’s marriage, the future Alexander I. It is easy to appreciate the b...
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Discover the "Russian Versailles"
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Greatly impressed by the pomp and ceremony of the French court, Peter the Great installed his “Russian Versailles” along the border of the Baltic Sea to commemorate his victory over Sweden. A long canal connecting to the Gulf of Finland allowed guests to reach the palace by boat, and these guests would admire the Grand Cascade, the formidable set of fountains, jets of water, and sculptures that continue to function even to the present day from mid-May to...
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Discover the splendid interior of the Pavlovsk Palace
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In 1786, Catherine II offered this magnificent palace to her only son who would become Paul I and would make this palace his summer residence. Constructed in the Palladian style and inspired by the white columns of Roman temples, the Pavlosk Palace houses majestic buildings decorated in tones of pastel yellow. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pavlovsk Palace is renowned not only for the splendor of its interiors filled with numerous pieces of furniture, s...
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A typical market much appreciated by Russians themselves
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It is here, in Izmaylovo, that Russians themselves come to buy the Russian dolls, wooden toys, and linen tablecloths that they decorate their dachas with. This souvenir market also hosts a "flea market" and stalls selling antiques. Visitors can also find a number of small refreshment stands and restaurants serving shashlik.Hours of operation: Open every day from 9 am to 5-6 pmPlease note: Saturdays and Sundays are busier days at the Izmailovo Kremlin, so t...
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Meet adorable huskies and get relaxed in a steam bath
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Let’s discover a calm verdant space in the vicinity of Saint-Petersburg. By a lake in the Russian forest, a sled dog trainer or kayur will warmly welcome you and introduce you to more than 30 huskies.Then, you will go for a trek with the dogs, this is a memorable experience which is very popular among Russian people during summer. For this dog-trekking on a 5-km route, the professional kayur will accompany you, and you will have a husky to whom you will be tied...
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This newly-opened museum already possess prestigious and highly valuable works of art
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One of the most recent museums in Russia, opening in 2013, the Faberge Museum in St. Petersburg instantly became one of the greatest museums because of its collection of unique works of art by Carl Faberge, especially his 9 celebrated Easter eggs. These exquisite eggs, the largest collection of Faberge eggs in the world, have enormous artistic and historical value.This collection is the brainchild of the oligarch and patron Victor Vekselberg, who bought the famous c...
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Discover St-Petersburg's former richest family
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It is one of the four palaces owned by the Yusupovs, the richest family in St-Petersburg on the eve of the Revolution. You will visit the sumptuous private apartments and small theater of these princes known for their philanthropy and their art collections. In the basement, you will re-live the last moments of Rasputin who was murdered in this place.Hours of operation: Open from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm....
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An unforgettable day discovering the most sumptuous palaces of St-Petersburg
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You will take part in a day trip exploring the celebrated and sumptuous palaces of St-Petersburg. To begin with, you will walk along the beautiful tree-lined avenues of the Pavlovsk Palace, located south of the Capital of the North. Catherine II offered this magnificent palace to her only son Paul I in 1786, who made it his summer residence. Built in a Palladian style and inspired by Roman temples with white columns, the Pavlovsk Palace houses majestic buildings in ...
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Discover St Petersburg's former religious center
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This orthodox cathedral, constructed in the 19th century under the reigns of Alexander I, Nicholas I, and Alexander II, was the center of religious life in St. Petersburg until the Revolution of 1917. The third largest cathedral in Europe, the main dome, which is 102 meters in height, offers a magnificent view of the Neva.Hours of operation: Open from 10:30 am to 6 pm. Closed Wednesdays....
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The Peter and Paul Fortress is a symbol of St-Petersburg. Its foundation coincides with the creation of the city. Discover this monumental complex that has been used as a necropolis for the Tsars, since Peter the Great.
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Your guide will pick you up at your hotel to help you discover the Peter and Paul Fortress in St-Petersburg.Peter the Great picked the strategic spot of Hare Island to lay the first symbolic stone of his new city in 1703. This military square built to protect St-Petersburg from the Swedes has several buildings including a splendid cathedral where almost all of the Romanovs are buried, including Nicholas II, who was interred there in 1998.Opening: From 10am to 6pm.Cl...
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Visit Moscow's most improtant art museum
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The most important art museum in Moscow occupies a white marble palace, southwest of the Kremlin. It houses a Department of Antiquities and an important Department of Paintings (including a collection of the French school from the seventeenth to the twentieth century, with works by Poussin, Chardin, Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, Matisse ...).Hours of operation: Open from 10 am to 7 pm. Closed on Mondays and the last Thursday of the month....
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Recharge your batteries during a dog sledding tour a few kilometers from St. Petersburg
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After meeting your guide and driver in the morning, you will leave a few kilometers from St. Petersburg in the middle of the forest, by a lake. As soon as you arrive you will meet the main musher (dog sled driver) of the estate, famous for having participated in some of the largest Arctic expeditions in Russia. He will tell you the incredible story of the husky breed and will tell you more about the life of a polar explorer in the Arctic.  You will then have th...
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Visit a very unique Russian church
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan is situated in St-Petersburg not far from the Russian Museum. This orthodox cathedral is devoted to the icon of Our Lady of Kazan, the young woman of Kazan who found a lost icon thanks to the Virgin Mary.A visit to the cathedral will help you discover a church designed in the neo-classic style unique to St-Petersburg. There you will see a majestic dome of 76 meters in height, and 96 columns forming a semicircle. The unique bronze s...
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Visit one of the most picturesque buildings of St Petersburg
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Constructed by Alexander III to commemorate where his son, Alexander II, was assassinated in 1881, the Cathedral of the Saviour on Spilled Blood is built in a neo-Russian style, and its edifices are some of the most picturesque in St-Petersburg today.Hours of operation: Open from 10:30 am to 6 pm. Closed on Wednesdays....
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Get a comprehensive overview of all schools of Russian painting
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Established in the sumptuous setting of the Mikhailovsky Palace, the Russian Museum of Saint Petersburg houses more than 380,000 works of art, including an outstanding collection of 6,000 icons. One of the largest museums in the world, it offers a complete panorama of all of the schools of Russian painting from the 10th century to the present day (the works of Repin, Serov, Vrubel, Malevich, Kandinsky, and more can be found here).Hours of operation: Open from 10 am ...
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Discover St Petersburg's heritage along the river
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Embark on a boat and discover the best of the architectural heritage of St-Petersburg from the water for a truly relaxing excursion. From the canals of the Moika, the Fontanka, and the Neva, (re)discover the Hermitage, the Peter and Paul Fortress, and the many bridges of the Capital of the North.Details: Available only from May to September....
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Don't miss the essentials of St-Petersburg
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Explore the historic center of St-Petersburg by transport and on foot and admire the most famous monuments: the Palace Square, the Senate Square, St-Isaac's Cathedral, the tip of Vasilyevsky Island, Nevsky Prospekt, the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Field of Mars, the Arts Square, and the street of the architect Rossi. This excursion will not be complete without going over the many bridges and passing the numerous quays of the Venice of the North....
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The interactive miniature museum that will make you understand the history of the city
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The interactive miniature museum opened its doors in September 2014. Located in the historic centre, only a hundred metres from the Palace Square, this museum is already very popular with the people of Petersburg and tourists as well. It is the ideal place to discover the 18th century city as Peter the Great conceived it. The collection of more than 100 boats, 1000 buildings and 25,000 characters tell the story of the construction of the northern capital and revives...
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Discover a multi-faceted monastery
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The Alexander Nevsky Lavra is an Orthodox monastery in St-Petersburg. It was constructed by decree of Peter the Great in 1710. Its original purpose was to house the relics of Saint Alexander Nevsky.You will discover a cathedral built in the neoclassical style with an entrance with six columns. The visit continues with the Saint Lazarus cemetery (famous people and celebrities), the Saint Nicholas Cemetery (the aristocracy of the old imperial regime), and the Tikhvin ...
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