Many are sure that winter is not the best time for a visit to St. Petersburg. Of course, there is a great deal of truth in this statement: the dampness and cold of winter will not make walks around the city on the Neva comfortable. But for those who are not afraid of possible difficulties, winter St. Petersburg will open with an unusual side. In addition, in the winter trip there are pluses: housing will cost much less, and find it will not be difficult, people on excursions in winter are much less, and, therefore, you can view all the sights without excessive fuss.
What to see in winter in St. Petersburg?
What are the sights of St. Petersburg you can visit in the winter? Yes, almost everything - that's unless you can not enjoy the beauty of the Peterhof fountains , ride a river tram and see how bridges are built. All the rest of its main attractions St. Petersburg hospitably offer to the attention of an inquisitive guest. Winter weather is absolutely not a hindrance to visiting palaces and theaters, beautiful places , hiking in museums - and there are more than a hundred of them. If the weather is favorable, then you can walk leisurely along the squares and embankments.
St. Petersburg - architectural landmarks
The monuments of architecture in St. Petersburg glorified the northern capital far beyond Russia. For three centuries in the city, according to the projects of the greatest architects, hundreds of magnificent buildings were erected: temples, palaces, castles, public buildings. Today, these buildings not only adorn the city, but are also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Admiralty, the Winter Palace, the Tale House, the triumphal gates, the exchange, the guest yard, the Academy of Arts, the house with the towers, the Savior on Spilled Blood, the Kelkh mansion are just a small part of the architectural wonders that can be seen in the city on the Neva. And certainly it is impossible to leave here without having visited the Kunstkammer and the Hermitage, which have become the visiting cards of the city.
St. Petersburg - excursions in winter
As at any other time of the year, in winter in St. Petersburg you can find an excursion to your liking and possibilities. The most popular way to get acquainted with Peter is to go on a sightseeing bus tour, night or day. A trip around the city on a sightseeing bus will not only save the tourist from weather force majeure, but also make acquaintance with the city as quick and comfortable as possible. The cost of such a mini-trip will be from 450 rubles for an adult and from 250 rubles for a child. You can buy a ticket for a sightseeing tour on Nevsky Prospekt, where employees of tour companies work at any time of the year. The program of the sightseeing tour includes a visit to St. Isaac's Square, the Admiralty, the Winter Palace, the Savior on Blood, the Field of Mars, the cruiser Aurora and many other interesting places of the city. The same one who prefers to travel at his own pace, can easily take advantage of any of the tourist routes, which are so many in the Internet, and go on their own.
Weather in winter in St. Petersburg
Of course, anyone who is going to make a winter trip to St. Petersburg, most worried about the weather. Winter in St. Petersburg can be described in one word - changeable. In the northern capital, it comes much later than in other regions of the country, entering into its rights only by December. The average temperature varies from -8 to -13, and snow frosts are often replaced by prolonged rainy thaws. That is why before the winter trip it is necessary to take care of a steady and waterproof shoes, warm and windproof clothing, and then winter Peter will leave only pleasant memories of himself.
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