Saint Petersburg

Among Russia’s regions, Saint Petersburg stands apart for its imperial architecture spread across the Neva River delta. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, the city was built as Russia’s Baltic-facing capital and is threaded by canals, granite embankments and more than 300 bridges. Palace squares and broad avenues lead to internationally known institutions including the State Hermitage Museum, housed largely in the Winter Palace. The Peter and Paul Fortress, on an island in the Neva, marks the city’s earliest core. Its northern light, waterside setting and formal urban plan give Saint Petersburg a character distinct from Russia’s inland cities. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Saint Petersburg and the Neva.

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