2 Days in St Petersburg, Russia - Top What to Do
Saint Petersburg is Russia's second largest city. Nearly 5 million people live in Sankt-Peterburg as the city is named in Russian. Former names were Petrograd and Leningrad. St. Petersburg is located on the Baltic Sea at the Neva River.
Saint Petersburg is one of the top cultural centers in the world. The historical architectural buildings come in the UNESCO World heritage list. You can spend there a week without getting bored, but when you only have 2 days to visit, they are the most things to accomplish:
Visit the Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage is one of the oldest art museums of the world. You will discover the Hermitage in the city center and won't have the ability to overlook it: It has a size and diversity you probably won't find elsewhere: In 6 buildings they're displaying their number of art paintings, graphic works, sculptures and archaeological finds. I need certainly to disappoint you, however in 2 days tours in st Petersburg you won't make it to see almost all their paintings. The main building - the Winter Palace - was the former state residence of Russian emperors.
Watch a ballet show
Saint Petersburg features a huge cultural life and it is well-known for its ballet schools. The Petersburg School of Ballet might be one of the best in the world. Dancers like Eifman or Makarova are in charge of the wonderful reputation Saint Petersburg ballet schools achieved in these days. Even if you're not interested in dancing to watch a ballet performance is one of the must things to accomplish in Saint Petersburg.
Arrange a private tour with a local guide
Saint Petersburg is a big city and many locals don't speak English. Hiring a local tour guide is a good way to have the city of Saint Petersburg of the eyes of a local. He is able to show you the true culture and also can translate for you. Ask him for his favourite restaurant to consume typical Russian food, let him show you his favourite places and ask him about Russian history and culture. The most effective is to search a local guide before going, because the great guides are really busy and so fully booked.
