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St. Petersburg is one of the most miraculous and fascinating cities in the world. Due to its beauty it is often called The Venice of the North, The Northern Palmira or the City of White Nights. St. Petersburg was founded in 1703. The Russian Tzar Peter the Great personally supervised the construction and named the city after his patron saint. It was the capital of the Russian Empire since 1712 till 1918. You will be impressed by numerous museums and galleries, theatres and cathedrals, palaces and parks. Poetic atmosphere and friendly people will make your stay in St. Petersburg really unforgettable!
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