What Everybody Should Know About Holidays To Moscow And St-Petersburg

who_else_wants_to_go_to_odessa.jpgHolidays to Moscow and St-Petersburg are conventionally considered to be the most interesting and informative ways of spending time. These are the very starting points to get acquainted with the great Russian history, architectural heritage and traditions as well as modern life.

St-Petersburg will for centuries remain one of the most attractive tourists’ destinations. The city was build in the 18th century by Peter the Great – the out standing Russian Tsar.

Probably the first place to visit is Alexander’s Palace and adjoining park. The palace was built in 1792 by Ekaterina the Great order as a present for her favourit grandson’s wedding day.

St-Petersburg will apparently impress you by its exquisite and luxurious architecture, its churches and cathedrals, palaces and parks, theatres and cinemas. Do not miss an opportunity to have a voyage on the city’s canals to see it from the over very original and extraordinary angel.

If you are interested in topical and conceptual rest this place is for you. An informative entertainment center  - Trans-Force – is a unique St-Petersburg’s sightseeing, which display the high level of Russian technology development which has no world’s analogues.

The center imitates a mess-room of a huge spacecraft. There are bull’s eyes behind which project system and panoramic screen are placed. Something that takes place outboard is shown on the screen. The system allows making real-time models of the cities of the world, moon landscapes, planets, fantastic views, alien civilizations. Highly-realistic space imitation, sound effects, design, internal furnishing makes you feel as though you are on board of a real spacecraft.

Modern restaurant, VIP- hall, interactive theater and amusement rides of the latest generation are also at visitor’s disposal. The following kinds of programs are acceptable in the center on regular bases: entertainments for adults and children, educational, family, corporative and tourists’ programs.

Another place to visit is botanic garden founded in 1714 by Peter the Great to supply city’s drug stores with herbals. But soon plants collections, brought from abroad, were gathered there. The first greenhouse was built in 1720. The garden had been creating for more than 200 years and its major part is made in English landscape style. The collection of plants and trees was gathered on the territory of late Soviet Union, Europe, North America, Japan and China. The park is perfect in any season of the year. Special excursions are held in greenhouses swarming with original and exotic flowers brought from all over the world.

Military historical museum is a proper place for those interested in arms and artillery history. It was founded as early as 1703 as a place to keep arms.

It’s almost impossible to tell everything about this wonderful city even briefly it’s worth seeing by your own. Holidays to Moscow and St-Petersburg will enrich both your cultural knowledge and moral.

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