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City of Superlatives: Rainbow of St. Petersburg
Welcome to another installment of our series all about the “extremes” of our city! For many, St. Petersburg, with its steel skies and historical architecture, is associated with a muted color palette. Though it may be true in part, if you look closely, you’ll see that our Northern capital actually contains a whole spectrum of colors – and today, we’ll take you through them all!
17.01.2025
The City of Superlatives: Oldest Sights in St. Petersburg
We love to explore our city from the most unusual angles: earlier, we told you about St. Pete’s smallest sites, as well as the city’s firsts. Today, we are putting our historian hats on and turning our attention to the city’s oldest sites: from bookshops to trees and even a pyshki place, you are in for a fun time-travel roller-coaster. Hop on!
19.07.2024
The City of Superlatives: Firsts in St. Petersburg
Recently, we told you all about the smallest landmarks in St. Petersburg – go here if you’ve missed this story. Today, we are exploring the city’s (and sometimes the country’s!) firsts! By the end of this article, you’ll learn enough cool facts to surprise your friends at the next party.
03.05.2024
The City of Superlatives: Smallest Landmarks in St. Petersburg
Welcome to the first installment of our new series, in which we look at St. Petersburg through the lens of its “record-breaking” landmarks. Today, it’s all about the smallest, narrowest, and shortest – the devil is in the details and a city’s charm is often in its tiniest attractions. Let’s explore them today!
22.03.2024