The Rough Guide to St. Petersburg

by Dan Richardson, Rough Guides

Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to St Petersburg, the ultimate guide to this beautiful city. The full-colour section introduces St Petersburg’s highlights, from world-class ballet and opera at the Mariinskiy Theatre to the gilded mosaics of the Church of the Saviour on the Blood. The guide takes a detailed look at Russian history, literature and cultural life with expert background on everything from the superlative art collection of the Hermitage and the city’s spectacular Imperial palaces to snowmobiling in Karelia. There are plenty of practical tips and information on all the best accommodation, transportation and restaurants and lively reviews of hundreds of shops, bars and clubs. Discover every corner of St. Petersburg with the clearest maps of any guide.

Genres: Travel

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Three]

Slightly disappointed and surprised there was more historical info on the sights rather than on the actual sights! In most of the places we didn't have an idea of what we'd see due to the limited descriptions. However, it is very detailed and talks about all areas in St. Petersburg and its surroundings!

[Rachel]

On a two week trip to St. Petersburg, it was this guide we opted to carry around, as much for its still up-to-date information on sights and restaurants as for its detailed historical information about the city. The picture on the cover (of the interior of the Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood) was enough to make us want to see the church in person!