ST. PETERSBURG, THE TSARINA OF THE EAST

A 19th century globe-trotter

An episode from the series PUTIPHAR'S TRAVEL GUIDES

Synopsis

In St. Petersburg, the city of the tsars, nothing is left to chance and everything is done to conjure emotions. The extraordinary beauty of an empire is on display with the stunning cathedral of Saint-Peter-and-Saint-Paul and the spectacular collection of the Hermitage.

After a frenzied night dancing the mazurka, be dazzled by the sunrise on the main artery of the city and then move on to confront the chess champions.

In the footsteps of the great Russian writers, we discover the stunning capital of the Romanovs.