The city of Petersburg that is situated in the Northwestern Federal District of Russia was founded by Peter the Great. It is interesting to note that the exciting city of St. Petersburg was the capital of the Russian Empire for more than two hundred years that is from the year 1712 to 1728 and from the year 1732 to 1918 and after the Russian Revolution, which took place in the year 1917, this city no longer remained the capital of the Russian Empire.

St. Petersburg apart from being the second largest city of Russia and the third largest city of Europe is also known to be the largest city of the world and it could be said without the slightest doubt in mind that the most important place of visit at this city is the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a historic site.

This city with its monuments, cathedrals, temples, sculptures that are just magnificent, bridges as well as canals, palaces and parks makes for a great place of visit and these tourist attractions not only adds to the beauty of the city but also provides this city with a charm as well as a uniqueness of its own.