In a series of endless everyday life, we often cease to feel the fullness of life, its colors lose their color, become faded and dull. Home-work-supermarket-home. For most of us, this route has become familiar and permanent. But rest is often not a place in our lives. We make too little time for it. We are waiting for the holidays, then to come off to the fullest. But after paraphrasing the words of the famous classic, we can state with confidence: "In life there is always a place for rest." Are you ready to argue with the truth of this statement? And absolutely in vain. Try to rush to St. Petersburg for the weekend - and your opinion will change dramatically.
And if you live in this wonderful city, then just look at it with different eyes - the eyes of a curious tourist.
What makes St. Petersburg so attractive?
and explore almost every lagoon in the Maldives. But in St. Petersburg, alas, they did not bother to get out. Why? And because this is Russia, everything is familiar and well-known here, and you want to spend your long-awaited vacation on visiting something exotic.
There is some logic and common sense in this. Then why not spend the weekend in St. Petersburg? Yes, during this time it will not be possible to thoroughly explore the city. However, a lifetime is not enough to unravel all its secrets. But a change of scenery, a full baggage of new experiences, positive emotions are provided to you. After all, a holiday in St. Petersburg promises both exoticism, and magnetism, and conversation in the same language with the past, and familiarization with the beautiful, and a powerful drive. Don't believe? Then buy tickets to the Venice of the North (that's what the old Europe calls this city in recent years) and see for yourself.
You have a hundred forks, a hundred roads…
Have you already collected the necessary luggage and are going to meet the cultural capital of Russia? But the question torments you: “Where to go on a weekend in St. Petersburg?” Do not despair, it torments not only you, many St. Petersburg residents also often ask him.
The main thing here is to first decide what you would like to do in the first place, and then the cultural program will become obvious.
Note to aesthetes
Art… How much such a short and familiar word contains… You begin to understand this especially sharply in St. Petersburg. After all, they are waiting for you here:
The Hermitage. A museum that occupies a worthy place among its Western counterparts. For example, the British or the Louvre. Knowledgeable peoplethey say: if you consider each of its exhibits for at least a minute, it will take up to 8 years. Everything conquers here: paintings and sculptures, numismatics and porcelain, the Jordan Stairs and the Malachite Hall
- And there is also the Russian Museum and the notorious Kunstkamera, which should also not be overlooked.
- Do you want to visit the Mariinsky Theater or the Music Hall? Immerse yourself in the world of music, bewitching and enchanting. Give in to her and you will realize that this weekend was not in vain.
For those who love history
Are you interested in the mysteries of the past? Do you recognize the quiet pace of history, feel its living heart, even if it is hidden in stone walls? Then you should not worry about the question: “Where to go on a weekend in St. Petersburg?” Feel free to go to:
Peterhof. The palace complex, which is difficult to find equal. Spoiled Europe once gasped in surprise when they saw the discovery of this creation of Peter, and admitted that in luxury and glamor Peterhof can outshine even Versailles
Tsarskoye Selo. Today it has a different name - the city of Pushkin. It was here, in the spacious halls of the lyceum, that the one about whom we proudly and breathlessly speak today worked: “This is our everything.”
Romantic weekend
Are you in love, happy and decided to rush to the city of white nights on the upcoming weekend? Great choice! After all, Peter is rightfully considered the city of love. Even ordinary walks around St. Petersburg will charge you with positive emotions and give youromantic mood. This is a place where every street is saturated with a special aura. Even the usual clatter of heels on the pavement sounds like music for happy couples, and the narrow courtyards-wells seem like a paradise in a hut where you can hide from prying eyes.
Where to go on weekends in St. Petersburg in love? Both locals and visiting couples will be interested in visiting:
Kissing bridge. All lovers aspire to be here. They say a kiss on this bridge binds people forever. Historians and linguists are trying to dispel all the myths associated with such a name, stubbornly insisting on the version that the bridge was named after the merchant Potseluev, who lived not far from it and had a tavern there. But is it worth paying attention to them if you feel good together?! Follow the ancient tradition, and let another strong alliance become more
Yelaginsky island. For some time now, the previously unattractive island has attracted more and more visitors. There, near the Elaginsky bridge, a monument has recently appeared - 2 hearts on stilts. Many argue that soon this place will become a new landmark of the city and will fit into all excursion programs. This is how the ordinary becomes eternal
Children are our future
Would you like to take a walk around the amazing city with the whole family? Where to go on a weekend in St. Petersburg with children? There are many options here. You can choose:
- Any of the city parks - Tauride or Alexander Gardens, Ekateringof Park. Each of them has playgrounds. And why not visit the "Divo-island"?The variety of attractions is simply breathtaking.
- Acquaintance with land and sea inhabitants. Leningrad zoo and dolphinarium at your service. But if you want to get acquainted with the inhabitants of the underwater depths, it is better to go to the Oceanarium.
St. Petersburg walks
Walking the streets of Peter's glorious creation means shaking hands with a unique city that people usually fall in love with at first sight and forever.
Choose for yourself what you like best:
- A walk along Nevsky Prospekt is the heart of St. Petersburg. It is unlikely that you will be left indifferent by the Kazan Cathedral or Anichkov Bridge, the Lutheran Church and the graceful spire of the Admir alty - the same needle, looking up.
- Cruise on the Neva River. Those who do not like hiking can ride along the city's waterway. This can be done on aquabuses or motor ships. Admire the friendly community of bridges, appreciate the Peter and Paul Fortress, Kronstadt, and other sights from the side of the river.
Peter Nightlife
Weekends are the best time to have fun until the morning. And in St. Petersburg it is doubly pleasant and tempting, because the nightlife in the city is in full swing.
At your service:
- Watching the draw of bridges. The spectacle is breathtaking, all eyewitnesses report it.
- Visit nightclubs, and there are a lot of them in St. Petersburg.
- It is especially interesting in summerwander around the city and admire the white nights. There is another option - a ride on a jazz boat along the Neva. Calm music, water surface and St. Petersburg energy. It's unforgettable!
St. Petersburg is mysterious and many-sided. He is always accustomed to surprise, conquer, bewitch anyone who at least once sets foot on his pavements. Feel free to book a weekend tour to St. Petersburg, the city will not disappoint you.
