Saint Petersburg is a beautiful city; it has an eclectic mix of old and new. The historic center has many stunning buildings and palaces that will take you back in time. There's plenty to see and do during your visit. I stayed for almost a week and found it still too short.


If you're planning to visit Saint Petersburg, read on.

There are many palaces turned into museums in Saint Petersburg. These provide you with a glimpse of what life was like in the time of emperors and empresses. One of the places I decided to visit during my stay was Pavlovsk Palace.

The Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace is one of the most beautiful buildings (there are many) in Saint Petersburg. It's distinct color, design and grandeur make it stand out. It is also one of the most popular attractions in the city.

Saint Petersburg is one of my favorite cities so far, it has a mix of old and new with many buildings that represented a design aesthetic of its epoch and palaces turned into museums. I also had this impression that the entire city is one big museum. During my visit, I went on a day trip to Peterhof Palace.