DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: St. Petersburg

by Rice, Melanie

• ISBN13: 9780756624361
• ISBN10: 0756624363
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-15
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Three-dimensional cutaway illustrations and floor plans of key landmarks complement these richly illustrated, fully updated travel handbooks that also include enhanced maps, street-by-street guides, background information on a host of popular sights, and an expanded traveler's survival guide providing tips on hotels, restaurants, local customs, transportation, medical services, museums, entertainment, and more.

Table of Contents

How to Use this Guide	p. 6
Introducing St Petersburg
Four Great Days in St Petersburg	p. 10
Putting St Petersburg on the Map	p. 12
The History of St Petersburg	p. 16
St Petersburg at a Glance	p. 32
St Petersburg through the Year	p. 50
St Petersburg Area by Area
Vasilevskiy Island	p. 56
Petrogradskaya	p. 64
Palace Embankment	p. 74
Gostinyy Dvor	p. 96
Sennaya Ploshchad	p. 114
Further Afield	p. 124
Three Guided Walks	p. 132
Beyond St Petersburg	p. 140
Travellers' Needs
Where to Stay	p. 168
Restaurants and Cafes	p. 178
Shops and Markets	p. 194
Entertainment in St Petersburg	p. 200
Survival Guide
Practical Information	p. 208
Getting to St Petersburg	p. 218
Getting Around St Petersburg	p. 221
St Petersburg Street Finder	p. 230
General Index	p. 246
Acknowledgments	p. 258
Phrase Book and Transliteration	p. 260
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