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Trip To St. Petersburg
Presented By:Nitin GoelMBA-2B
300 years old, St. Petersburg has a rich and exciting history
Full of dramatic events and major historical figures
Founded in 1703 by Emperor Peter the Great as his “window on the West”
St. Petersburg enjoys a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere
Most beautiful architecture in Europe
For those interested in culture and history, St. Petersburg is the perfect holiday destination
About Saint Petersburg
Location: Eastern Europe, the Eastern
shore of the Baltic Sea (Gulf of Finland)
Latitude: 59 degrees 57' North Longitude: 30 degrees 19' East Time Zone: GMT +3, Eastern +8 Founded: 16 (27) May, 1703
Population: 4 million 750 thousand (as
of January 1998) Area: 1400 square kilometers Main river: Neva. The city is located in
the delta of the Neva River on numerous islands, a fact which prompted some observers to call it "The City on 101 Islands"
St. Petersburg in Facts and Figures
Name changes: May, 1703 - August, 1914-St.
Petersburg August, 1914 - February,
1924-Petrograd February, 1924 - July, 1991-
Leningrad July, 1991 - Present -St.
Petersburg Symbols: The Angel with a Cross
(weather-vane on top of the Peter and Paul Cathedral)
The Little Ship - Korablik (weather-vane on top of the Admiralty tower)
Main cultural attractions:
The Hermitage Museum The Mariinsky Opera and
Ballet Theater The Imperial palace and
park ensemble at Peterhof Airports: Pulkovo-2 International Pulkovo-1 Domestic Sea port: Passenger terminal on
Vasilievsky Island
Map of Saint Petersburg
Weather Forecast
Air Fare
Map of Hotels
Hotels
Metro Taxis Express Buses Trolley Buses Trams Buses
Getting Around
Day-1
St. Petersburg City Attractions
Hermitage Museum
Russian Museum
Day-2
St. Petersburg City Attractions
St. Isaac's Cathedral
Winter Palace
Day-3
Neva River and Canal Boat Tour
The Folk Show
Day-4
The Grand Palace (newest and finest shopping mall )
Major shopping destinations
• Passazh (largest selection of men's and women's apparel, antiques, tableware etc.)
Day-5
Dom Knigi (The House of Books)
St. Petersburg Flea Market (Russian watches, inexpensive lacquer boxes, military and traditional costumes, etc.)
Major shopping destinations
Day-6
Borsch
Solyanka
Golubtsi
Mushrooms
Salad "Vinaigrette"
Famous Food Items
Famous places of food
Day-7
Pubs & Cafes
Clubs
Expected CostAir fare 35,704
Hotel Charges 14,192
Taxi Fare 14,192
Neva river ride 43.63
Shopping 15,000
Meals & Cuisines 4,000
Total 83,131.63
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