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Urban Beauty: Where to Find Street Art in St. Petersburg
Are you ready to become a street art enthusiast? In this introduction to the world of urban creative expression in St. Petersburg, we will help you get from “I know nothing about street art” to “street art connoisseur” through links to useful locations and tips on how to spot the next masterpiece of St. Pete’s Banksy.
19.08.2022
Unexplored St. Petersburg: Gardens & Greenhouses
From fragrant blooms to lush vegetation, these hidden gems have everything you need to enjoy the greens and colors of summer all year round.
08.07.2022
Unexplored St. Petersburg: Kolomna
Unlike more flashy districts of the city such as Petrogradskaya Side or Vasilievsky Island, Kolomna remains low key. Some even confuse it with its namesake, a town in the Moscow Oblast. A bohemian and cultural gem, it shouldn’t be overlooked.
06.05.2022
Unexplored St. Petersburg: Unusual Museums You Should Absolutely Visit
In case you’ve already crossed the Kunstkamera, the Grand Maket Rossiya, and the Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines off your list of must-see places in St. Pete, here are some other quirky and unusual museums to leave you dazzled, impressed, and even a bit hungry.
18.02.2022
Unexplored St. Petersburg: Trendy Spaces for Art, Thrift Shopping, and Food
From vintage stores, trendy cafes, and bars all the way to pic-worthy murals, here’s our roundup of the best off-the-beaten-track places and hip spots in St. Petersburg.
27.09.2021
Unexplored St. Petersburg: Courtyards
While many imagine St. Petersburg as the city of a thousand and one bridges, its true spirit is hidden from the eyes of the uninitiated in a maze of side-streets and courtyards. Scattered around the city, these secluded places live their own lives, interrupted only by periodic visits from those few who know of their existence. What off-the-beaten-track sites can you find in St. Petersburg?
24.05.2021
Find Anything: A Guide to the Flea Markets of St. Petersburg
Feeling like a treasure hunter, an environmental activist, and a fan of vintage all rolled into one? Rest assured, visiting a flea market will definitely make for a memorable adventure. In this article, we’ll not just reveal the best venues for this thrifty brand of shopping in the Northern Capital, but also share our tips on how to get the most out of it.
04.05.2021
Unexplored St. Petersburg: Kanonersky Island
Having lived in St. Petersburg for a long time, we fondly believe we know it inside and out. We’re taking suburban trains and exploring the outskirts to find hidden sights of our beloved city, when in fact, off-the-beaten-track gems of the Northern Capital are much closer than one can expect. Here’s our proof – a 15-minute ride from the city center will take you right into the middle of the unique culture, history, and mentality of Kanonersky Island.
16.10.2020
The Unexpectedly Superstitious Side of St. Petersburg
It might be the 21st century and we are planning our trips to Mars – but don’t let that fool you! Some of us still believe in superstitions and in some kind of spooky force out there casting good or bad luck our way. And if you are in for some luck, wealth, love, and maybe good grades, keep on reading – we know the secrets and are eager to fill you in.
05.10.2020
Unexplored St. Petersburg: Yusupov Palace
There are few places in St. Petersburg that illustrate the extravagance of Russian nobility better than the Yusupov Palace. Once home to one of the Russian Empire's richest noble families, it's a statement in history and decorum – as well as the site of enigmatic Grigori Rasputin's grisly assassination.
13.03.2020