A trip to St. Petersburg in October: what to do? Reviews

You can come to the city on the Neva at any time of the year, for palaces, cathedrals and museums greet guests equally in summer and winter. The article will tell those who decided to go to Peter in October, how to spend time here with pleasure and profit.

What attracts the city of tourists

Among the most visited cities in Europe, St. Petersburg is seventh, and it is among the twenty most famous cities in the world. However, travelers come here not for the sun or sea bathing, but to admire the magnificent architecture, visit museums and see with their own eyes numerous masterpieces of world significance. Not for nothing that St. Petersburg is called not only the northern, but also the cultural capital of Russia.

Features of a trip to St. Petersburg in the autumn

Before you sketch out an outline of possible activities during the autumn trip to the city of the white nights, you need to mention some of the features that await the travelers.

Firstly, the weather in St. Petersburg in October for the most part is cloudy and cold, the sky is gray and unfriendly, through the gloomy clouds the sun rarely sees, there are rains. This is not surprising, given that the city is geographically in the temperate continental climate zone. The proximity of the Baltic Sea causes a large number of cloudy and cloudy days even in summer, not to mention the off-season. Therefore, those who decided to come to Peter in October, must necessarily think about the warm clothes and umbrella.

Secondly, given that the peak of attendance of tourists in the city falls on the period of white nights, that is, in May and July, in autumn you can count on discounts and it is easier to find a burning ticket. So, going to Peter in October will be cheaper. But this concerns only permits from travel agencies. If you plan your trip yourself, then you can not count on special savings: the cost of hotels and entrance tickets to museums is the same in summer and in winter.

Thirdly, as already mentioned above, in the autumn the flow of tourists in St. Petersburg is running low. If you are not afraid of the north winds, come to St. Petersburg at the end of October, then you can visit the planned places and calmly admire the cultural masterpieces of world significance. In palaces, temples and museums at this time of year much less people, which makes it easier to review the sights.

Short list of activities

What to do in St. Petersburg in the fall? Everything depends on the purpose of your trip. If this is a short-term business trip, and you are in the city for the first time, then you should definitely visit the main attraction of the northern capital - the State Hermitage, one of the largest museums in the world. If there is time, then it is worth visiting the Peter and Paul Fortress, where the whole history of the city began, and also St. Isaac's Cathedral - one of the most significant Orthodox churches in the world.

If you come to North Venice as a tourist, then it is necessary to make a plan of events. Since the city is very large and full of attractions, the cultural program will be full.

Peter in October: what to see the tourist

What can be included in the inspection during the autumn trip in St. Petersburg, regardless of the weather:

• Palaces , of which there are about forty in the city. The most famous of them, the pride of all Russia, which shake the architectural grandeur and splendor of interior decoration - the Winter Palace, Marble, Vorontsovsky, Stroganov, Ekaterininsky (here is the eighth wonder of the world - Amber Room), Anichkov, Kamennoostrovsky, Mikhailovsky Castle, Fountain House.
• Museums . They number more than two hundred. Among them are famous throughout the world, famous for their valuable collections: the State Hermitage, the State Russian Museum, the Kunstkammer (Petrovsky Cabinet of Rare), the Zoological Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Museum of the Academy of Arts, the Russian Ethnographic Museum.
• Theaters . The most famous is the Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater, it is also worth visiting the Alexandrovsky and Mikhailovsky theaters, the Music Hall, the Bolshoi Theater. A. Bryantseva, chamber theater "St. Petersburg opera", Grand Drama and Small Drama Theaters, "The Shelter of the Comedian" and others.
• Temples and cathedrals. In St. Petersburg, many Christian churches, cathedrals, Muslim mosques, Buddhist temples, synagogues. Among them there are cathedrals: Isaakievsky, Kazansky, Sampsonievsky, Smolny, Petropavlovsky, Vladimirsky, Sofievsky, Spas-on-the-Blood. Also magnificent are the Basilica of St. Catherine of Alexandria, the Lutheran Church of St. Peter and Paul.
• The monasteries of St. Petersburg , worth visiting: Smolny, Alexander Nevsky Lavra, Ioannovsky, Resurrection Novodevichy.

Now you know what Peter is offering in October. Reviews of tourists say that visiting these places will bring many new impressions, you will have a great mood, despite St. Petersburg's spleen.

Where to go in good weather

If during a trip to Peter in October there will be good weather, then it is worthwhile to expand the cultural program and inspect:

• Famous monuments of St. Petersburg - the Bronze Horseman, monuments to Catherine II, Suvorov, Alexander III, Peter I, Pushkin, Krylov, Alexander Nevsky, Nikolai I, Alexander Column;
• Fountains - "Octagonal", "Armorial", "Crown", "Lacoste", "Pyramid", "Nereid", "Birdy yard";
• Parks and gardens - Alexandrovsky, Botanical, Summer, Lopukhinsky, Tavrichesky.

A walk along the Neva on a boat. Vasilievsky and Zayachy Islands

If it does not rain, a water excursion will be a great pastime. A walk along the Neva on a boat includes a tour of the embankment with palaces, numerous bridges, the Gulf of Finland, a trip to the Peter and Paul Fortress on the Hare Island and a visit to the Strelka architectural ensemble of the Vasilievsky Island.

Unforgettable remains and a night boat ride under the aisles of drawbridges. Stunning views of the night city will not leave anyone indifferent.

Restaurant tour

Arriving in St. Petersburg in October, you can arrange a "feast of the stomach" and visit such famous institutions of the city as Pyshechnaya on Bolshoy Konyushennaya, "Literary Cafe", art cafe "Stray Dog", restaurants "Palkin", "Metropol", "Austeria" , The lobby bar of the Grand Hotel Europe, the merchant's cafe "North", the cafe "Singer" in the House of Books, the "Mayak".

When the window is cold and dank, it is very pleasant to sit in a cozy atmosphere and taste delicious dishes from the best Russian chefs. Live music is played in restaurants, bright show programs are often arranged to entertain guests.

Now you know where to go to St. Petersburg in October. The northern capital is the second largest city in Russia, it will not disappoint you.