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• Gothic Revival Architecture in St. Petersburg

  Gray November skies provide the perfect backdrop for immersing yourself in the dark academia aesthetic of the Northern Capital. In this article, we’ll discover iconic and lesser-known architectural gems to include in your walking routes.

  01.11.2024

• 5 More Observation Decks of St. Petersburg

  We love the Northern Capital from every angle, but to capture the most stunning sceneries of the city, you inevitably need to climb a bit higher. We've told you about some of the iconic observation points, but here are a few lesser-known spots (with a great view of St. Petersburg).

  20.09.2024

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Narvskaya Zastava

  As spring melts the snow underfoot and brightens the sky above, staying at home almost feels like a crime. Let’s go for a walk and explore the area around the Narvskaya metro station, known for its garden-city charm and Soviet architectural layers.

  08.03.2024

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Peski

  Sometimes, one step off Nevsky Prospect is all it takes to escape from the city's bustle. Let's treat ourselves to coffee and cheesecake and unwind among the architectural variety of one of the most serene areas of central St. Pete. 

  08.12.2023

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Petrovsky Island

  While the weather gives us the last chance to enjoy the colors of the fall, join us on a walk around the island of the greatest potential in the city, now a sanctuary for yachts, skaters, and soon-to-disappear traces of past centuries.

  14.10.2022

• From Above: Observation Decks of St. Petersburg

  Although St. Petersburg can't boast a hill-abundant landscape, don’t lose hope to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city! Let’s climb a few (or a few hundred) steps together to discover the most stunning sceneries from and of the city’s centerpieces.

  20.05.2022

• 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

• Explore St. Petersburg Like a Local: Primorskaya

  The Primorskaya metro station (not to be confused with the neighboring Primorsky District!) and its surrounding area won’t amaze you with majestic cathedrals or narrow cobbled streets. What will you get, then? The answer lies behind the station’s name, which means “near the sea,” earned due to its proximity to the Gulf of Finland. So, brace yourself for spectacular views of the seaside, embankments, and hidden harbors (plus gusts of wind).

  08.04.2022

• Explore St. Petersburg Like a Local: Vasilyevsky Island

  Guarded by an angel and a three-headed dragon, it hides a spirited courtyard that will make your dearest wishes come true. It’s not a fairytale, it’s a true story about Vasilyevsky Island!

  18.03.2022

• SightSafari.City: Great Walking Routes in Every Part of the City

  Isn’t it great to gaze at some tourist attractions while walking home from work? Especially, in the summer, when it’s warm and sunny. But finding a route that would be short and interesting at the same time can be quite a drag, and we often end up choosing the shortest possible way. Egor Smirnov, a research associate at ITMO’s Institute of Design & Urban Studies, has developed a route generation algorithm called SightSafari.City, which is already available in St. Petersburg and other Russian cities, as well as in Belarus and Ukraine.

  29.06.2018