National Geographic Traveler: St. Petersburg

by Jeremy Howard, Yuri Belinsky (Photographer)

This new Traveler guide brings you the best of St. Petersburg, the enchanted, canal-crossed gem built by Peter the Great. Having survived three revolutions and three name changes, the city still lives on gloriously. The guide reviews St. Petersburg's remarkable history, illuminating the city's love affair with history, architecture, ballet, and painting. You'll find directions to and descriptions of all the main sites—the formidable SS. Peter and Paul Fortress; the famed Hermitage Museum, housed in a series of historic buildings including the baroque Winter Palace; Palace Square; St. Isaac's Cathedral; Nevsky Prospekt—along with such lesser known attractions as the Church of Spilled Blood, Peter the Great's cabin, and the fascinating Museum of Musical Instruments.

Each book offers a wealth of practical information—including insider picks of hotels, restaurants, and driving and walking tours—combined with the sophisticated reporting and stunning photographs that are the hallmark of National Geographic.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

272 pages, Paperback

Published March 20, 2007

About the author

Jeremy Howard is Senior Lecturer, School of Art History, University of St Andrews, Scotland.

Reviews

[Ry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not only is this book informative about the places you should see, it gives you background information so you know why the location is important. Also, if you are a photography lover, the pictures in these books are absolutely fantastic.

[Kyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book came in very handy in preparation for my trip, and even included a small but useful language translation section.