Tagged: Saint Petersburg

  • Bear Witness

    Bear Witness 6:38 pm on July 28, 2026 Permalink | | Reply
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    Two Sides of St. Petersburg

    A video filmed in St. Petersburg captures two very different scenes unfolding just a few meters apart.

    On one bench, a man is drinking vodka. In the background, a woman in a glowing, fairy-tale dress is dancing in front of the one of the city’s grand historic buildings.

    Two very different evenings, same city.

     
  • Bear Witness

    Bear Witness 11:46 am on July 26, 2025 Permalink | | Reply
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    Unveiling the Hidden Gems: Saint Petersburg’s Lesser-Known Marvels 

    Top view over the roofs of the old center of St. Petersburg during an beautiful sunset.

    Saint Petersburg is not only about palaces, cathedrals, and canals. It has many hidden gems, known only to the locals and definitely worth visiting. Rooftops, communal apartments, cafes and bars, ancient courtyards, and other unusual places help travelers see the city from a new perspective.

    Rooftops of Petersburg

    One of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of the Northern Capital is to climb onto one of the buildings and admire the old buildings and streets from a bird's eye view. This can be done without much trouble: there are dozens of open access points to rooftops in the city. The best and safest options can be shown by guides on themed tours.

    For comfort lovers, panoramic city views accompanied by hot coffee or a cocktail are part of the experience at the open veranda of the Nevsky Bereg Hotel, the Roof Cinema theater, and the HI-HAT summer platform.

    Courtyards…

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