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Saint Petersburg Free Tour is somewhat equivalent to a private tour and the only difference is that the paid museums are not included.
Saint Petersburg Free Tour is somewhat equivalent to a private tour and the only difference is that you do not access the historic museums that need tickets, but in the rest, it is the same.
Saint Petersburg is called the Northern Versailles, hides many fascinating stories and buildings of a large history, artiSaintic and architectural interest, was founded by Tsar Peter the Great or Peter I, has been one of the most important hazans in the time of the Romanov dynasty.
In addition to its resemblance to the most beautiful European cities, it has been and remains a city of great political and strategic value, that is why Peter I has decided since before the construction of the first buildings that will be the capital of the Russian empire, a fact that has taken an extraordinary role in the events of Russian history.
The tour starts in the Palace Square, next to the Column of Alexander.
For 2.5 hours of the Saint Petersburg Free Walking Tour we are accompanied by the English-speaking professional guide (OFFICIAL) to see almost all the emblematic places of the city, we talk about the history of the imperial capital of Russia.
The Foundation of Saint Petersburg took place during the period of the Northern War with Sweden (1700-1721), when Peter I attempted to establish his authority over the entire territory along the Neva River.
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In the spring of 1703, the nienshanz fortress, which was located at the confluence of Ohta in the Neva, was taken. The fortress was in an awkward place, it was small and could not protect the Neva from the Swedish attempts to re-possess it.
Therefore, May 16, 1703, on the Hare Island in the Neva, Peter I decided to establish a new city and call it Saint Petersburg, in honour of his Saint.
The city of Saint Petersburg was originally a fortress made up of six bastions, and houses were built nearby for Peter and his friends, serfdom and nobles.
To this day a small wooden house of the king has been preserved, consisting of only two rooms.
Since the beginning of the Saint Petersburg Foundation, there was not a single brick building, even the nobles lived in small mazanki-timyanki or rustic-style houses with wooden and thatched roofs. Naturally, this led to fires, especially the strongest fire that occurred in the summer of 1710, which, in one hour, completely destroyed the market.
In addition to the fires, the city was threatened by floods, since it was at sea level and the entire area was a swamp.
During the first period of construction, thousands of people died in the swampy ground and their bones stayed there, that’s why they also call it the city of bones.
Almost immediately after the Foundation of Saint Petersburg, the construction of the Baltic fleet began. At the Olonets shipyard, as early as 1703, they had a fleet of 43 ships, and in 1705, shipbuilding began at the Admiralty shipyard in Saint Petersburg.
Saint Petersburg was conceived by Peter I as a bastion in the Baltic states, a commercial and military port, a “window to Europe”. But in 1713, the tsar made Saint Petersburg the capital of Russia. This was due to the fact that Peter did not like Moscow.
Do you want to know more about Saint Petersburg?
With our guides you will enjoy the city and its history in detail in Saint Petersburg free walking tour.
To do not miss the Saint Petersburg free walking tour, we recommend you to provide us with your phone number when you make the reservation. After booking this tour we encourage you to participate in our forum and become a group member of the future friends you will meet on the tour.
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El punto de encuentro es la plaza del palacio en la columna de Alejandro. Nuestra guia lleva unas paraguas Rosa.
Trabajamos exclusivamente en base a las propinas de los asistentes.
Al final del tour seréis vosotros los que pongáis el precio al servicio.
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Visita a Rusia
Opinión sobre: Metro de Moscú y Plaza Roja
La agencia del Sr.Mohamed Bouzid,nos ayudó en todos los detalles para hacer de estas excursiones en Rusia una experiencia inolvidable.En San Petersburg Anna,Helena y Lana fueron tres guías excepcionales y muy conocedoras de todos los temas e hicieron de nuestros tours por los canales y puentes,a Pushkin y a Peterhof muy completos y agradables.En Moscú,El propio Mohamed fue nuestro guía y anfitrión en el recomendable tour nocturno y en nuestra visita a Sergiev Posad.Nuestro paisano Oscar nos deleitó con su experiencia y conocimiento en el tour por el Centro Histórico y la Armería.
Recomiendo a la agencia excursiones-en-Rusia para cualquier turista que desee planear un excelente viaje a Rusia.