As soon as the residents and guests of Russia do not call St. Petersburg - the Northern capital, Venice, Palmyra. From the first day of dating, this amazing city falls in love with visitors, and its inhabitants are rightfully proud of their lives here. A huge number of architectural and historical monuments, the famous Neva River and drawbridges on it - this is not a complete list of attractions that Peter is famous for.
White Nights is the main event that captivates with its extraordinary beauty not only the indigenous people, but also attracts guests to the Northern capital. In truth, this phenomenon is observed not only in St. Petersburg, for example, in Volgograd, there is one such night, in Arkhangelsk - 77, and not far from Tiksi Bay it was generally light like this for 2.5 months, but this city was destined to charm many poets and writers who have dedicated their best works to him.
It is officially accepted that the
white nights in St. Petersburg begin on June 11 and end in early July, but in fact, it is already starting to lighten on May 26, and the real night will come into its own in the middle of summer. Many Petersburgers note that it is lighter than June 21, that is, on the
day of the summer solstice. Be that as it may, but it was at the end of May that tourists began to come to the
Northern capital of Russia not only from neighboring states, but also from far abroad.
White nights in St. Petersburg give an unforgettable experience. When the clock is already well past midnight, and it is light outside, the soul becomes good and joyful. You don’t even want to sleep at such a time, tourists wander around the city for hours, admiring the monuments of architecture. The most important place that attracts all lovers and romantics is the embankment. Many stand the whole night, admiring the Neva and watching how they bred in the evening, and at dawn they draw bridges. This sight is beautiful in itself, but it is the white nights that add special charm to it.
Peter is also famous for the many holidays and festivals held here at this time. Guests and residents of the Northern capital can participate in the celebration of the day of graduates of the school "Scarlet Sails", as well as the Foundation Day of the city. On
Palace Square and
Strelka Vasilievsky Island, you can attend concerts, as well as enjoy the lighting and pyrotechnic multimedia shows. About 3 million tourists come to St. Petersburg every year to see the white nights. Ball "Scarlet Sails" is generally considered a significant event and is always held at a high level, it is also called the hallmark of the city.
St. Petersburg is a unique place, significant for many sights and great events. If you really want to get acquainted with Russian Venice, then it is best to go at the beginning of summer to catch the white nights. In St. Petersburg at this time it is very beautiful and romantic. Although in the dark it is not as light as during the day, you can take photographs of objects you like without a flash. Nights are a cross between evening twilight and dawn, which fills them with unique romance and mystery. Anyone who has ever witnessed this amazing phenomenon will remember with warmth the time spent in St. Petersburg.