Travel to St. Petersburg, Russia brings many beautiful surprises. ... Architecture Guide to St. Petersburg, Russia’s Colorful Surprises. pamela jacobs May 9, 2013. The Church of the Spilt Blood.

From art to architecture, St Petersburg is one of Europe’s great cultural cities Read our guide to the best attractions in St Petersburg, as recommended by Telegraph Travel.

Saint Petersburg, Russia, ... It is a city in which in the course of a week or two, you can study and enjoy the best examples of the art, architecture, letters, music, theater, ...

Founded in 1703 by royal decree on river-crossed marshland that had recently been taken from the Swedes, St. Petersburg was a planned city from the start. Peter the Great intended it as Russia’s ...

St. Petersburg's ornate palaces and churches, and the rich history behind them, make it an ideal destination for travelers. Keep scrolling to see why this Russian city took the No. 1 spot.

Russia's Peter the Great's first palace in Petersburg was a mere 710 square feet, smaller than the average one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan.

6:30 p.m. Continue admiring the Kazan Cathedral and St. Petersburg’s architecture from a different perspective. Terrassa offers an expansive outdoor terrace, romantic views, and a sumptuous menu ...

A Scottish architecture firm has released plans for the second-tallest skyscraper in the world to be built in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Lakhta Center II will stand at 703 meters (2,306 feet ...