Lonely Planet St Petersburg is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience imperial Russia and the world of the tsars, immerse yourself in art and culture at the Hermitage and the Russian Museum, or party through the sunlight northern lights; all with your trusted travel companion.
The sheer grandeur and history of Russia's imperial capital never fail to amaze, but this is also a city with a revolutionary spirit. With the most relevant, most up-to-date information on what to see and do, this guide contains full-color maps and images and a convenient pullout map.