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St. Petersburg For a long time the city on the Neva River was the capital of the Russian Empire. Its magnificent palaces, aristocratic halls and clubs hosted Russian nobility, and the granite embankments of St. Petersburg still remember the footsteps of many musicians, writers, politicians, scientists, and public figures. There are a lot of museums of talented people here whose life was connected with St. Petersburg. The city has always been popular among foreign tourists and one of the greatest cities in Russia. The city was built according to a thoughtful architectural plan which now facilitates the visits of international tourists. In St. Petersburg, one can admire unforgettable waterways of the city and unique man-made attractions. In June one can watch the amazing phenomenon of white nights in St. Petersburg. At this time of the year, the city welcomes a lot of tourists who come to see the miraculous creation of skillful architects which is often called Venice of the North. Among the well-known historical and cultural monuments of St. Petersburg one can mention the Hermitage, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Bronze Horseman and other objects. The Hermitage is one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. Its collections include paintings by famous artists of the past, sculptures, medals, jewelry, and gemstones. The Hermitage began its existence as a private imperial collection, but later it became a public museum. The monument to Peter I which is often referred to as the Bronze Horseman is a very recognizable monument, a symbol of the city, which is often imprinted on postcards and illustrations. It will be useful for the tourists who are interested in the history of St. Petersburg not only to see this monument, but to study its life during the previous epochs. Unique garden and park complexes and palaces of St. Petersburg attract an uninterrupted flow of tourists from around the world. There is also an impressive number of palaces in the city limits of St. Petersburg. Of course, the best known is the Winter Palace, with the adjacent Palace Square and Alexander Column. Less known, but no less important is Mariinsky Palace in St. Petersburg, Tauride Palace, Mikhailovsky Castle and others. There are more than 10 major parks and ancient gardens in St. Petersburg. Nowadays, parks in St. Petersburg are popular vacation spots for residents and tourists. Of course, St. Petersburg is a major cultural center which leads an active creative life. St. Petersburg's theaters are known outside the city and Russia: Mariinsky Theatre, Dmitry Shostakovich Philharmonic Society, Mussorgsky Opera and Ballet Theatre and a long list of other theaters which can be visited by the connoisseurs of music, singing, and choreography. Many of the streets, avenues, canals, and bridges are not only architectural landmarks of St. Petersburg, but the setting of literary works, songs, and poems. Nevsky Prospect, Griboyedov canal or the Fontanka River can be found in the books of the classics of Russian literature. One of the first buildings to emerge in St. Petersburg was the Admiralty. The Admiralty appeared in 1704 and was later surrounded by Alexander Garden. The Admiralty is often included into the list of the objects that tourists like most of all when they visit St. Petersburg. Not so long ago the Aurora cruiser was a very important tourist attraction in St. Petersburg and a witness of the city's glorious history. True it is that some of the attractions of St. Petersburg pose some discomfort for its residents, but cause genuine delight among tourists. It is, for example, a drawbridge. The bridge at night is a memorable and romantic place to visit, a true attraction for thousands of visitors.
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