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A Baltic cruise is a great way to see St Petersburg, one of the world's most beautiful and fascinating cities. Situated on the Neva River, close to Finland and the rest of Europe, St Petersburg is an ideal location for a cruise destination and with so much to see and do in the city you are unlikely to get bored. St Petersburg has an intriguing history and there are numerous famous landmarks incorporating fantastic architecture that are worth a visit. These include St Isaac's and the Karzan cathedrals - which are spectacular sights - the Mariinsky Palace and St Michael's Palace. Architecture in the city is fabulous and a great way to admire the buildings is to take a boat trip down the Griboyedov Canal. Other highlights in the city are the Summer Garden and the Fields of Mars. A must-see for tourists is the Winter Palace, which is a great place to start an exploration of the city. It was the former home of Catherine the Great and houses a spectacular collection of art, which will take a few hours to browse. Another highlight is the Church of the Saviour of Blood, which was built on the spot that Alexander II was killed in 1881. The building, with its brightly coloured mosaics made from semi-precious stones, arches and intricate architecture, really stands out. Visitors who are interested in the city's history can also visit the spot where Rasputin was allegedly murdered. In addition to fantastic architecture, St Petersburg also has exciting nightlife, a rich culture and a wonderful music scene - with opera and ballet favourites in the city. St Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great in 1703, after he captured it from Sweden. A statue of Peter, called the Bronze Horseman, is a big draw for tourists. It has an interesting history and after being built by serfs and Swedish prisoners it became a popular place for Russia's elite. But from a time of serfs and tsars the city underwent dramatic transformation in the revolution, the two world wars - where its name was changed to the less-German sounding Petrograd - and under the Soviet Union. Now it is a popular stop-off point for tourists and offers a great city break for those on a cruise holiday. If you are searching for a cheap cruise for a cruise holiday holiday in St Petersburg, then visit Igluski.com where you can find a fantastic range of P&O cruise deals to choose from.
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