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Historic Center of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
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Home to cultural figures like Gogol, Tchaikovsky and Dostoevsky, St. Petersburg has seen historic events like the end of the monarchy, the Bolshevik uprising and 1917's Revolution. With hundreds of... more » Home to cultural figures like Gogol, Tchaikovsky and Dostoevsky, St. Petersburg has seen historic events like the end of the monarchy, the Bolshevik uprising and 1917's Revolution. With hundreds of museums and theaters, St. Petersburg is Russia's cultural heart and features architectural gems like the Winter Palace, the Kazan Cathedral and the Peter and Paul Fortress. For entertainment, head to Nevskiy Prospect, the city's main avenue. This bridge-filled city spills across 44 islands on the Neva River. « less
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“Over-rated and Expensive - but great location”

Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg

3 of 5 stars
Samba75
Nice, France
Dec 23, 2009

I was actually very disappointed with everything in this hotel except the location which is truly fantastic. The hotel was extremely expensive for what it was - and it seemed that it was fairly...more

“Nice Buisness hotel”

Radisson SAS Royal Hotel

4 of 5 stars
RachitMittal
Bangalore, India
Dec 23, 2009

I stayed here for a month during a business trip to Russia, The hotel was nice and staff was friendly & fluent in English. Rooms were ok with small windows. They have few rooms facing street but...more

“This hotel is great!”

Ambassador Hotel

5 of 5 stars
farrellny
New York
Dec 22, 2009

I am sitting here in the Ambassador now on my minibook. The hotel is wonderful. The staff could not be more friendly and helpful. They are wonderful. They have accomadated me in every way...more

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