Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet St Petersburg is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Tour the Hermitage, party through the White Nights, or enthral yourself in the Mariinsky Ballet; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of St Petersburg and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's St Petersburg Travel Guide:

*Full-colour maps and images throughout

*Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

*Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

*Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

*Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

*Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - art, architecture, literature

*Free, convenient pull-out St Petersburg map (included in print version), plus over 15 colour maps

*Covers Sennaya, Kolomna, Smolny, Vosstaniya, Vasilyevsky Island, Petrogradsky Island, Vyborg Side and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet St Petersburg, our comprehensive guide to St Petersburg, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

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