Top 10 St Petersburg: Eyewitness Travel Guide 2017

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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to St Petersburg, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map - all designed to help you see the very best of St Petersburg.

Stroll along the banks of the River Neva, watch world-class ballet and opera at Mariinskiy Theatre, admire the architectural splendour of Tsarskoe Selo, or take a trip to Peterhof and marvel at the Grand Cascade of fountains. From Top 10 Soviet landmarks to the Top 10 Russian dishes - discover the best of St Petersburg with this easy-to-use travel guide.

Inside Top 10 St Petersburg:
- Eight easy-to-follow itineraries perfect for a day, weekend or a four-day trip
- Top 10 lists showcase St Petersburg's best attractions, covering Nevskiy Prospekt, the Church on Spilled Blood, Russian Museum, Peter and Paul Fortress, Pavlovsk and many more
- Free laminated pull-out map of St Petersburg, plus six colour neighbourhood maps
- In-depth neighbourhood guides explore St Petersburg's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing
- Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day
- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information
- Colour maps help you navigate with ease
- Covers the Gostinyy Dvor, Palace Embankment, Sennaya Ploschad, Vasilevskiy Island, Petrogradskaya and more

Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide St Petersburg for more in-depth information.

About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Author(s): DK Travel
Series: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide
Edition: 1
Publisher: DK Eyewitness Travel
Year: 2017

Language: English
Pages: 128

Contents 2
Welcome to St Petersburg 5
Exploring St Petersburg 6
St Petersburg Highlights 10
Nevskiy Prospekt 12
The Hermitage 14
Church on Spilled Blood 18
Mariinskiy Theatre 20
Russian Museum 22
Peter and Paul Fortress 24
St Isaac’s Cathedral 28
Peterhof 30
Tsarskoe Selo 32
Pavlovsk 34
Moments in St Petersburg’s History 38
Writers 40
Museums 42
Soviet Landmarks 44
Bridges and Waterways 46
Metro Highlights 48
Off the Beaten Track 50
Children’s Attractions 52
Entertainment 54
Russian Dishes 56
Russian Restaurants 58
Souvenirs 60
St Petersburg for Free 62
Gostinyy Dvor 66
Palace Embankment 72
Sennaya Ploshchad 78
Vasilevskiy Island 88
Petrogradskaya 94
Further Afield 100
Getting To and Around St Petersburg 108
Practical Information 110
Places to Stay 114
General Index 118
Acknowledgments 124
Phrase Book 126