Here are some good news for all Art Nouveau admirers! That spectacular architectural style is well represented in Saint Petersburg. And you can spend weeks studying its finest examples in the city and its surroundings. Today we’re taking you to an exciting virtual walk along the main avenue of the city, Nevsky Prospect. This is where you can find some of the earliest examples of Art Nouveau in Saint Petersburg.
There is a saying in Russian which claims how there are three types of people – admirers of Tolstoy’s work, admirers of Dostoevsky’s work, and admirers of them both. In this article, we will continue exploring places related to some of those famous Russian writers. Now is the turn to explore Saint Petersburg in the footsteps of Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Saint Petersburg is filled with some fantastic art, culture and museums. However, a beautiful piece of art jewellery that’s in focus of many visitors to Russian cultural capital are Fabergé Eggs. You can read here about the history behind them and where to see Fabergé Eggs in Saint Petersburg.
One way to beat that January blues is by planning some trips to take in the following year. If you’re anything like me, than you’re probably always looking for interesting, off-the-beaten-path places to visit in Europe. Here is a list of some of my favourite hidden, and, not so hidden anymore, gems in Europe to travel in 2019.
There are so many beautiful palaces in and around Saint Petersburg. But Peterhof is definitely one of the most beautiful palaces in Russia. Being easily accessible, it’s a great place for a day trip from Saint Petersburg. Here is everything you need to know about visiting Peterhof Palace from Saint Petersburg. Visiting Peterhof Palace from Saint Petersburg Peterhof palace was probably one of the first places that symbolized travel to some far away countries to me. My mum visited it when she was 18 and I remember looking to those old black and white photos from her trip. Beside a…
Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg is one of the best museums I’ve ever visited. Situated in a beautiful Winter Palace and being home to one of the biggest art collections in the world, it’s definitely a treat for any art enthusiast. Being the second-largest museum in the world, it could definitely feel a bit overwhelming planning a visit to it. That’s why I’ve created this blog post with some info and tips on how to best visit the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg. Visiting Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg First things first, let’s start with the history of this beautiful…
Saint Pete, Venice of the North or just Pete, there are so many names by which Russian cultural capital is known by. Filled with beautiful baroque and classical buildings, it is a city of art and culture. The city where you can feel the history on every single corner. During a week I’ve spent there visiting my friends I had enough time to explore the city, its surroundings, meet some of its citizens and try some of its great food. So, here is my ultimate travel guide to Saint Petersburg with everything you need to know about that beautiful city.…