St Petersburg - Petrograd & Vyborg Sides (PDF Chapter)

This is the Petrograd & Vyborg Sides chapter from Lonely Planet’s St Petersburg guidebook.

Peter’s city was founded on the Petrograd Side and it’s a fascinating place packed with his-torical sites and Style Moderne architecture. The showstopper is the Peter & Paul Fortress, whose museums, soaring cathedral and panoramic views easily warrant a half-day visit.

• see the graves of the Romanovs, climb the bell tower for stunning views and explore the past at museums and exhibits scattered around historic Peter & Paul Fortress
• maps
• take in dazzling murals and creative art installations covering the walls of a once blighted industrial landscape at the Street Art Museum
• transport
• get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s top art collections at the Hermitage Storage Facility
• restaurants & bars

Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & Activities.