Top 10 St Petersburg

Magnificent canals, elegant bridges and grand boulevards - St Petersburg is a gloriously grandiose city abounding with monumental palaces, breathtaking cathedrals, world-class museums and famous landmarks testament to Russia`s revolutionary past. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you`ll find your way around the `Venice of the North` with absolute ease. Our recently updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Russia into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, places to eat, bars and shops. You`ll discover: - Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of St Petersburg`s must-sees, including detailed breakdowns of the Nevskiy Prospekt, at the Hermitage, the Church on Spilled Blood, the Mariinskiy Theatre, the Russian Museum, the Peter and Paul Fortress, St Isaac`s Cathedral, Peterhof, Tsarskoe Selo and Pavlovsk park and palace - St Petersburg`s most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including children`s activities, things to do for free and hidden gems off the beaten track - Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe