Speaking of the outstanding attractions in Europe, it’s worth noting the historical center of St. Petersburg. Here are some of the most beautiful in the Russian palaces, architectural ensembles and gardens, as well as the many unique museums attracting travelers from around the world. The historic center was included in the World Heritage List in 1990. The most amazing and most visited area is the Golden Triangle.
This area is bounded by three points, which are intersections of the river Moika, Fontanka and Neva. The amazing area can be safely called a real open-air museum, because the most magnificent mansions and palaces that were built in the 17th-18th centuries are concentrated there. The Palace Square and one of the most visited museums in the world, the Hermitage, are found there too. Travelers will have an opportunity to visit the Field of Mars and to see the incomparable beauty of the Marble Palace, admire the grandeur of the Mikhailovsky Castle, and enjoy the harmonious view of the Kazan and St. Isaac's Cathedral.
Gardens located in the historic center of St. Petersburg are decorated with antique sculptures and fountains. Area of the historic district is 5.8 thousand hectares. About 4 000 architectural and cultural monuments are represented there. In addition to the Golden Triangle, you can see the Venice of the North, which is another landmark of St. Petersburg. It owes its name to a huge number of canals and bridges. There are about 400 different bridges there. The area was built during the reign of Peter The Great. Even today, his project is considered one of the biggest urban development projects in the world.
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