As soon as residents and guests of Russia are not calledSt. Petersburg - The Northern Capital, Venice, Palmyra. This amazing city from the first day of dating falls in love with visitors, and its inhabitants are rightly proud that they live here. A huge number of architectural and historical monuments, the famous river Neva and drawbridges on it - this is not a complete list of attractions that Peter is famous for.
White nights - this is the main event, fascinatingits extraordinary beauty not only of the indigenous people, but also inviting guests to the northern capital. To tell the truth, this phenomenon is observed not only in St. Petersburg, for example, in Volgograd, there is one such night, in Arkhangelsk - 77, and not far from Tiksi Bay, it was generally light for 2.5 months, but this city was destined fascinate many poets and writers who dedicated their best works to him.
It is officially considered that the white nights inPeter is read on June 11 and ends in the early days of July, but in fact it is already beginning to lighten since May 26, but really night will come into its own right somewhere in the middle of summer. Many Petrograders note that it is the lighter on June 21, that is, on the day of the summer solstice. Whatever it was, but it was at the end of May that tourists from the neighboring countries, as well as from far abroad, began to come to the northern capital of Russia.
White nights in St. Petersburg give an unforgettable experience. When the clock is already deep after midnight, and in the street it's light, the soul feels good and happy. At such a time, you do not even want to sleep, tourists spend hours wandering around the city, admiring the monuments of architecture. The most important place attracting all lovers and romantics is the embankment. Many are standing all night, admiring the Neva and watching how the evening is bred, and at dawn bridges are being taken. This spectacle is fine in itself, but it's the white nights that add to it.
Peter is also famous for numerous holidaysand the festivals taking place here at this time. Guests and residents of the Northern capital can become participants in the celebration of the day of graduates of the schools "Scarlet Sails", as well as the Day of the founding of the city. On the Palace Square and Strelka of Vasilievsky Island you can visit concerts, as well as admire the light and speed multimedia show. Every year, about 3 million tourists come to see the white nights in St. Petersburg. Ball "Scarlet Sails" is generally considered a significant event and is always held at a high level, it is also called the visiting card of the city.
St. Petersburg is a unique place,Many remarkable sights and great events. If you really want to get acquainted with Russian Venice, then it's best to go to the beginning of summer to catch the white nights. In St. Petersburg at this time is very beautiful and romantic. Although in the dark and not as light as the day, but you can photograph your favorite objects without a flash. Nights represent something middle between evening twilight and dawn, which fills them with a unique romance and mystery. Who has ever witnessed this amazing phenomenon, he will remember with warmth the time spent in St. Petersburg.</ p>
