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Palace Square, one of many stunning sights in St.
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Bart de Boer |
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St. Petersburg |
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Fast facts: |
Must-see
Russian city that is chock-a-block with cultural treasures.
Located on the Gulf of Finland in the Eastern Baltic. |
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Country: |
Russia |
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Coordinates: |
59° 56′ N
30° 20′ E |
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Population: |
4,700,000 |
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Official
language: |
Russian.
English rarely spoken. And to make it more complicated don't forget the Cyrillic lettering. |
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Currency: |
Russian
Ruble. As long as you pay, any other currency is accepted. |
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Time: |
UTC+3
(St. Petersburg, Moscow, Baghdad, Kuwait, Nairobi) |
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Best
time to visit: |
May -
September |
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What to do: |
Where to start? St.
Petersburg is literally filled to the brim with sights and sounds.
Whatever you do, don't miss the Hermitage! |
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