Saint Petersburg: a delight for your senses

Saint Petersburg is the second most important city in Russia, just behind Moscow. Changing its name several times –to Petrograd, Leningrad then back to Saint Petersburg-, from the times of the USSR it has emerged as the most Western-influenced city in the region. It has witnessed numerous historic events that have left their mark on its streets: the Russian Revolution or the Second World War to name but two. Its historical centre, with the Nevsky Prospekt Avenue, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is just one of the many great things to see in the city. A visit to the Hermitage Museum, a ride on the deepest metro in the world, a trip to the opera or the ballet or a stroll around the Peterhoff gardens are all unforgettable experiences.