St Petersburg - Sennaya & Kolomna (PDF Chapter)

This is the Sennaya & Kolomna chapter from Lonely Planet’s St Petersburg guidebook.

By day, you can explore the lavish interiors of the Yusupov Palace or bask in the greenery and art-filled spaces of New Holland Island, then return by night for magnificent concerts at one of three performing arts venues under the Mariinsky umbrella.

• see a Russian ballet or opera classic in the Mariinsky Theatre, one of Russia’s most cele-brated performing arts halls.
• maps
• explore the sumptuous art-filled interiors of Yusupov Palace on the Moyka and hear tales of Rasputin’s grizzly end.
• transport
• relax amid the peaceful setting of St Petersburg’s newest green space, New Holland Is-land, then return by night for dining, outdoor concerts and DJs
• restaurants & bars

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