Magnificent canals, elegant bridges and grand boulevards - St Petersburg is a gloriously grandiose city abounding with monumental palaces, breathtaking cathedrals, world-class museums and famous landmarks testament to Russia's revolutionary past. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around the 'Venice of the North' with absolute ease.

Our recently updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Russia into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, places to eat, bars and shops.

You'll discover:

-Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week
-Detailed Top 10 lists of St Petersburg's must-sees, including detailed breakdowns of the Nevskiy Prospekt, at the Hermitage, the Church on Spilled Blood, the Mariinskiy Theatre, the Russian Museum, the Peter and Paul Fortress, St Isaac's Cathedral, Peterhof, Tsarskoe Selo and Pavlovsk park and palace
-St Petersburg's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing
-Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including children's activities, things to do for free and hidden gems off the beaten track
-A free laminated pull-out map of St Petersburg and the St Petersburg metro, plus six colour neighbourhood maps
-Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
-A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move

DK Eyewitness Top 10s are the UK's favourite pocket guides and have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.

Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our DK Eyewitness St Petersburg or DK Eyewitness Russia.

Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide to St Petersburg? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide St Petersburg.

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Book Information
ISBN 9780241364680
Author DK Eyewitness
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint DK Eyewitness Travel
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Weight(grams) 203g
Dimensions(mm) 192mm * 104mm * 12mm