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Your St. Petersburg Holiday
There's tons to like about St. Petersburg, from its cultural experiences to its rich history. When you're ready to spend some time in this wonderful city, our St. Petersburg holiday packages will be just the thing. If your trip to St. Petersburg includes some sightseeing, take in renowned attractions like State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace, Russian Museum and Palace Square. Expedia has what you need to escape your routine. Tailor your holiday to St. Petersburg to suit your style of travel, whatever that may look like.
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St. Petersburg City Centre
Fascinating museums, prominent churches, and charming cafes are just a few top things to explore in St. Petersburg City Centre. A visit to State Museum of Theatre and Music or Alexandrinsky Theatre might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gostiny Dvor Station or Dostoyevskaya Station to get around town.
St. Petersburg Essential Information
Language | Russian |
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Currency | Russian rubles |
Local Welcome | Privét! |
Local Goodbye | Poka! |
Closest Airport | Pulkovo Airport (LED) |
Population | 5,028,000 |
Max Temp Winter | -3.89ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 21ºC |
Top Sights | State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace, Russian Museum and St. Isaacs Cathedral |
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Discover the most popular places to visit in St. Petersburg
State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace
Immerse yourself in a collection of prehistoric artifacts, Middle Eastern jewelry and European art that spans 6,000 years in one of the world’s oldest museums.
St. Isaac's Cathedral
This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
This church has been used as everything from a warehouse to a refuse heap, but it is now back at its best as one of St. Petersburg’s premier religious buildings.