Saint Petersburg, Russia

St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg) is the second largest city in Russia and its second largest city in terms of international arrivals. Euromonitor International listed St. Petersburg among its top 100 cities in the world in terms of the number of international tourists who arrived in each city during 2014. About three million international visitors arrive in St. Petersburg each year. The city is seen as the cultural capital of Russia and has great tourism potential due to its rich history, culture, and architecture. The historical center of St. Petersburg is a unique complex of buildings that is included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO.

St. Petersburg was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great as the new capital of Russia and the “window to Europe.” ...