Article: A Short Break With A Difference ? St. Petersburg
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A Short Break With A Difference ? St. Petersburg
In times gone by many Brit?s (James Bond aside) wouldn?t give the idea of heading over to Russia for a holiday break a second thought. However, for the more progressive of travellers out there the magnificent city of St. Petersburg offers an abundance of rewards and will leave a lasting memory with anyone who chooses to visit.
St. Petersburg is quite simply a city steeped in history and culture. Built on the Gulf of Finland by Peter the Great, the city is the an imperial capital which has the distinct atmosphere of a city that time forgot. The enchanting architecture of its great palaces and crystalline squares all provide a real sense of Russia?s imperial past. Post communist Russia is becoming increasingly interested in its past as it copes with the confusion of social cha...
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