Saint Petersburg city center

Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Saint Petersburg City Historical Center as a World Cultural Heritage in 1990.

Saint Petersburg is the ancient capital and the second largest city of Russia, after Moscow. With over 3,700 historical and cultural relics, representing many styles and schools of world architecture, Saint Petersburg is recognized as the 8th most attractive tourist city in the world.

In 1703, Peter the Great personally started the construction of this city, Saint Petersburg is located on 42 islands of the Neva River Delta - the river with the largest flow of water in Europe, up to 650 meters wide, deep from 14 - 23m. Neva River has more than 40 tributaries and nearly 20 interlocking canals, which are connected by nearly 300 ancient bridges. Therefore, Saint Petersburg was dubbed the Venice of the North. The entire Neva River bank is 150 km long and the canals are all marble.

Among the sights of Saint Petersburg, the most famous is the Petergof area - where the Tsar's Summer Palace , built by Peter the Great in 1710. This palace is modeled on Versace's palace. France. As the Summer Palace, the building is designed to bring lots of sunshine into it. Because of the Versace palace of France, people also call this palace the Russian Palace Versace.

One of the striking designs outside the palace are sculptures and fountains. As soon as they entered the spacious garden of the Pyotr Summer Palace, everyone was overwhelmed by the fountains . Most impressive is the brilliant golden fountain located in the middle. In addition to the majestic sprinkler system, the water tower also features golden iridescent bronze statues. Most of the statues here are characters in Greek mythology. In the middle of the central fountain is the statue of the brave Samson.

The Royal Palace of the Russian Royal was built in 1710

Speaking of the Summer Palace, it is impossible not to mention the Winter Palace . This work was ordered by Queen Elizaveta I - the daughter of Peter the Great. Today, the palace has become Russia's largest museum - the Hermitage Museum. Winter Palace is the most typical architectural work of Russian Baroque architecture in the 18th century. It is considered the greatest work of the country's architectural art. The harmonious combination of blue and white and some gold-colored decorations on the wall created a unified block. The third floor of the palace was the residence of the Royal family at that time. Today's winter palace is one of the most famous museums in the world. Each brick used in this project is a high-class type with high historical value and artistic. In the vast Winter Palace, more than 3 million precious antiques are displayed, which are Royal objects or antiques.

The Winter Palace showcases more than 3 million royal treasures and precious objects

Besides the famous buildings around the world, there is also Ekaterina Palace built by King Ekaterina I I. Later, the project was expanded by Queen Elizaveta. She not only decorated the interior with extravagance but also built some rooms, gardens, churches . especially the balcony located on the second floor, just above the main door. On the fence she also engraved the name of the palace master. Below the sunbathing balcony are 8 large pillars and 4 sculpture statues. All of these designs have highlighted the main palace. Such a design of gold inlaid to show the Tsar's power and financial power. The famous amber product of the Baltic Sea is also present in this palace. The amber covered in the wall here are all of the best quality. Legend has it that the total weight of amber used is 6 tons. Marble Palace was built by Ekaterina the Great for Prince Orlov. Today, this palace becomes a museum displaying modern art works.

In addition, in Saint Petersburg there are many other outstanding buildings such as: Smolny Church; St. Basil's Cathedral; Peter & Paul Fortress Building .

Smolny church was designed by Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli - famous designer of Winter Palace and palaces at Tsarskoe Selo. Smolny church was built by Bartolomeo Rastrelli in the inspiration to work towards combining the unique details of Baroque architecture and the onion dome of an old Russian monastery. St. Basil's Cathedral was built in 1818-1858, built by French architect Auguste Montferrand. After two decades have passed, this place exists as an impressive landmark of magnificent Russia with St. Isaac's golden dome still dominating the St.Petersburg horizon. Peter and Paul Fortress Building is the first building of St.Petersburg, the works of Peter and Paul Fortress including the fortress built on a small island in the Neva Delta on May 27, 1703 and This day became the birthday of St.Petersburg city.