Synopses & Reviews
Discover St PetersburgUnearth the connection between an Italian architect and a famous beef dish at the Stroganov Palace
Plug into St Petersburg's avant-garde art and music scene in a former squat
Beat a total stranger with birch branches at the local banya
Join the newlyweds for champagne and dancing in the shadow of the Bronze Horseman
In This Guide:
One passionate author with over twenty years' experience of St Petersburg
Full-color coverage of the unparalleled Hermitage museum
Meet the locals: a photographer/journalist/bar owner, an artist and a violinist show you their town
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Review
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Synopsis
With almost 20 years of Russian travel experience, Vorhees conducts interviews with locals for valuable insights into St. Petersburg's daily life. A special 16-page color section highlights the Hermitage museum, floor by floor.
Synopsis
Discover St PetersburgUnearth the connection between an Italian architect and a famous beef dish at the Stroganov PalacePlug into St Petersburg's avant-garde art and music scene in a former squatBeat a total stranger with birch branches at the local banyaJoin the newlyweds for champagne and dancing in the shadow of the Bronze HorsemanIn This Guide:One passionate author with over twenty years' experience of St PetersburgFull-color coverage of the unparalleled Hermitage museumMeet the locals: a photographer/journalist/bar owner, an artist and a violinist show you their townContent updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights