“Saint Petersburg is a window through which Russia looks at Europe,” stated Francesco Algarotti, a Venetian poet. St. Pete is a "cultural and historical mecca" which has plenty architectural landmarks.  For a long time, St. Petersburg has been the main tourist centre of Russia - being the capital of a great empire, it embodied all the best that was in it. Although those days are long gone, the refined sophistication and noble dignity of the city have not gone anywhere - they have forever remained in luxurious palaces, granite embankments and stunningly beautiful houses in the Northern Art Nouveau style.  Visit this town to feel this amazing atmosphere  and see the most beautiful manors in the world - Pethergof and Pushkin and you will dream to come back here again.