St Petersburg: The Rough Guide

St Petersburg: The Rough Guide
ISBN-10
1858282985
ISBN-13
9781858282985
Series
St Petersburg
Category
Saint Petersburg (Russia)
Pages
408
Language
English
Published
1998
Authors
Dan Richardson, Rob Humphreys

Description

St. Petersburg is the linchpin for travel to and around Russia, and this guidebook covers it all in this detailed city-guide format. From the historic Peter and Paul fortress to the remarkable art collection at the Hermitage, "The Rough Guide to St. Petersburg" brings this extraordinary European city fully up-to-date and makes it the most timely guide available. Four pages of color maps. 35 maps and plan.

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