Top sigths of Russia
The city of Saint Petersburg remains the cultural capital of Russia. Nearly every street in this city is an important historic and architectural place of interest. Travelers are recommended to visit Peterhof, a famous series of palaces and gardens, which is located not far away from the center of the city. Peterhof was built by initiative and under control of Russian tsar Peter the Great. Nowadays, the palace exhibits numerous historic documents, plans and drafts. The Smolny Cathedral is one more famous attraction of the city that is also recommended to visit. The beautiful cathedral is made in best traditions of baroque style. Its height is 94 metres; its halls and the facade are decorated with gilding, and blue walls of the cathedral feature skillfully made fretwork. Inner premises of the Smolny are no less beautiful and amaze visitors with stunning frescoes and carvings. … OpenChapters of the guide to Tver
Tver sightseeing
The important symbols of the city are bridges over the Volga River. These sights are very popular with tourists. The most beautiful bridge is the Starovolzhsky one. It was built in the late 19th century. Besides a large number of architectural monuments, the city attracts travelers with its vivid and lively rhythm of life. It is also very popular with the connoisseurs of modern graffiti art. The mainstream art … Open
Travel guide to Tver
In Tver, there are several wonderful museums. The Museum of Tver Lifestyle is one of the most interesting here. It presents the interesting collection of hand-made and household items, national costumes, and pieces of art. The collection of old jewels made by local masters in the 16th-19th centuries has a great value. The museum was opened in 1970. Now, its exposure includes several thousand unique exhibits. … Open