You can come to the city on the Neva at any time of the year, because palaces, cathedrals and museums equally welcome guests in summer and winter. The article will tell those who decided to go to St. Petersburg in October how to spend time here with pleasure and profit.
What attracts tourists to the city
Among the most visited cities in Europe, St. Petersburg ranks seventh, and it is also one of the twenty most famous cities in the world. However, travelers come here not for the sun or sea bathing, but to admire the magnificent architecture, visit museums and see with their own eyes numerous masterpieces of world significance. No wonder St. Petersburg is called not only the northern, but also the cultural capital of Russia.
Features of a trip to St. Petersburg in autumn
Before sketching out a rough plan of possible activities during the autumn trip to the city of white nights, it is necessary to mention some features that await travelers.
Firstly, the weather in St. Petersburg in October for the most partit is overcast and cold, the sky is gray and inhospitable, the sun rarely peeps through gloomy clouds, it rains. This is not surprising, given that the city geographically lies in the temperate continental climate zone. The proximity of the B altic Sea causes a large number of cloudy and cloudy days even in summer, not to mention the off-season. Therefore, those who decide to come to St. Petersburg in October should definitely think about warm clothes and an umbrella.
Secondly, given that the peak of tourist attendance of the city falls on the period of white nights, that is, May - July, in autumn you can count on discounts and it is easier to find a last-minute ticket. So, going to St. Petersburg in October will cost less. But this applies only to vouchers from travel agencies. If you plan your trip on your own, you can't count on special savings: the cost of hotels and entrance tickets to museums is the same in summer and winter.
Thirdly, as mentioned above, in autumn the flow of tourists in St. Petersburg dries up. If you are not afraid of northern winds, come to St. Petersburg at the end of October, then you will be able to visit the planned places and quietly admire the cultural masterpieces of world significance. Palaces, temples and museums are significantly less crowded at this time of year, making sightseeing easier.
Short list of events
What to do in St. Petersburg in autumn? It all depends on the purpose of your trip. If this is a short-term business trip, and you are in the city for the first time, then you should definitely visit the mainthe landmark of the northern capital is the State Hermitage Museum, one of the largest museums in the world. If you have enough time, then it is worth visiting the Peter and Paul Fortress, from where the whole history of the city began, as well as St. Isaac's Cathedral - one of the most significant Orthodox churches in the world.
If you came to the Venice of the North as a tourist, then you definitely need to make an action plan. Since the city is very large and full of sights, the cultural program will be rich.
Peter in October: what to see for a tourist
What can be included in the inspection during the autumn trip to St. Petersburg, regardless of the weather:
- Palaces, of which there are about forty in the city. The most famous of them, the pride of all of Russia, which amaze with their architectural grandeur and splendor of interior decoration - the Winter Palace, Marble, Vorontsovsky, Stroganov, Ekaterininsky (the eighth wonder of the world is located here - the Amber Room), Anichkov, Kamennoostrovsky, Mikhailovsky Castle, Fountain House.
- Museums. There are more than two hundred of them. Among them are known all over the world, famous for their most valuable collections: the State Hermitage Museum, the State Russian Museum, the Kunstkamera (Petrovsky Cabinet of Rarities), the Zoological Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Museum of the Academy of Arts, the Russian Ethnographic Museum.
- Theatres. The most famous is the Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theatre, it is also worth visiting the Alexander and Mikhailovsky theatres, the Music Hall, the Youth Theatre. A. Bryantsev, chamber theater"St. Petersburg Opera", Bolshoi Drama and Maly Drama Theatres, "Comedian Shelter" and others.
- Temples and cathedrals. There are many Christian churches, cathedrals, Muslim mosques, Buddhist temples, synagogues in St. Petersburg. Among them are the cathedrals: St. Isaac's, Kazan, Sampsonievsky, Smolny, Petropavlovsky, Vladimirsky, Sofievsky, Savior-on-Blood. Also magnificent are the Basilica of St. Catherine of Alexandria, the Lutheran Church of St. Peter and Paul.
- Monasteries of St. Petersburg worth visiting: Smolny, Alexander Nevsky Lavra, Ioannovsky, Voskresensky Novodevichy.
Now you know what Peter is offering in October. Reviews of tourists say that visiting these places will bring many new experiences, you will have a great mood, despite the St. Petersburg spleen.
Where to go in good weather
If the weather is good during a trip to St. Petersburg in October, then it is worth expanding the cultural program and seeing:
- famous monuments of St. Petersburg - the Bronze Horseman, monuments to Catherine II, Suvorov, Alexander III, Peter I, Pushkin, Krylov, Alexander Nevsky, Nicholas I, Alexander Column;
- fountains - "Octahedral", "Armorial", "Crown", "Lacoste", "Pyramid", "Nereid", "Birdyard";
- parks and gardens - Alexandrovsky, Botanical, Summer, Lopukhinsky, Tauride.
Walking along the Neva on a boat. Vasilevsky andHare Island
If it's not raining, a boat trip will be a great pastime. A boat trip along the Neva includes a tour of the embankment with palaces, numerous bridges, the Gulf of Finland, a trip to the Peter and Paul Fortress on Hare Island and a visit to the architectural ensemble of the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island.
Unforgettable will be the night boat trip under the spans of drawbridges. Stunning views of the city at night will not leave anyone indifferent.
Restaurant Tour
Arriving in St. Petersburg in October, you can arrange a "holiday of the stomach" and visit such famous institutions of the city as Pyshechnaya on Bolshaya Konyushennaya, "Literary Cafe", art cafe "Stray Dog", restaurants "Palkin", "Metropol ", "Austeria", the lobby bar of the Grand Hotel Europe, the merchant's cafe "Sever", the cafe "Singer" in the House of the Book, the drink "Mayak".
When it's cold and dank outside, it's very nice to sit in a cozy atmosphere and taste delicious dishes from the best Russian chefs. Live music plays in restaurants, and bright shows are often arranged to entertain guests.
Now you know where to go in St. Petersburg in October. The northern capital is the second largest city in Russia and will not disappoint you.
