Saint Petersburg

Ice Cold.

This is how this trip started, ice cold. We landed at 1 am, with a not so thin layer of snow, passed security passport check we jump in a cab towards our hotel, ready to get some sleep four our 4-day trip to Russia.

Early enough we join the famous free tour, I think it was the first time for me where I really felt like the tour was endless, with 0 celsius degrees and almost 100% humidity outside, my feet and hand were frozen dead, and I just wanted it to end. So it did, at Kazan Cathedral a gigantic building supported by those stunning pillars.

Church of the Savior on Spilt Blood

We couldn't go Saint Petersburg and not visit one their main sights in the city, this church it is imposing from the outside, but the insides aren't to miss either.

The Streets and Canals

Even though you can use the metro to sight around we decided to mostly walk, that ended up having some discontent with my couple, but I think we manage quite well, and even though the pictures try to represent a bit what the streets look like, my honest recommendation is for your to go and experience yourself.

Architecture

Saint Petersburg it is also pretty known for its history of architecture, there are even some papers who call it the Paris of the North. And it has some, otherwise, it wouldn't have a UNESCO designation in its central part, and it wouldn't count with around 8,000 architectural monuments.

The city from Above

One of it nicest attractions it is to go up to St. Isaac's Cathedral, and if the weather allows it enjoy this 360 panoramic view of the city.

The city from below

Another of the treasures that Russia has it is, the well know metro, I have not been in Moscow and I can't compare, however, I can certainly say, this's been the most beautiful metro I've visited till date. The detail level of every sculpture, wall, column... it is breathtaking.

This trip has been truly fascinating, despite the cold temperatures this trip has taught me a lot about Russian history, culture, food and how spectacular this country must be somewhere else. A few remarks this trip has taught me:

• Saint Petersburg has had multiple names during all times, Petrograd, Leningrad.
• It was founded by Tsar Peter the Great, who's was very influenced by the whole Europe architecture and bring similar buildings.
• It is somehow similar to Amsterdam with those much wider canals.
• They have delicious food, their cuisine seems to be influenced by the Georgians and Armenians, and their soups are a gift for the cold temperatures.
• Shoot in very low light inside the metro and at the Grand Maket Rossiya.

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