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St Petersburg, Russia(2018)
Founded by Czar Peter the Great in 1703,
It was the capital of the Russian Empire for more than 200 years
May 2018
Europe
Our first view of St Petersburg
was from a cruise on its canals
which wind throughout the city
Islands, bridges and amazing architecture
from a unique vantage point
Exploring the City
Architecture, Monuments
The St Peter and Paul Fortress
Burial Place of the last Czar and Family

The Hermitage Museum
The "Winter Palace"
Catherine's Palace
The summer residence of the Czars
18 miles outside of St Petersburg