Despite all that history has thrown at it, St Petersburg still feels every bit an imperial capital, a city largely frozen in time

342 canal and river bridges, 120 rooms of art treasures at the Hermitage, 45 bars, pubs and clubs reviewed, 28 palaces and castles, four new galleries and arts spaces
Comprehensive map section
Feature coverage of top sights
Range of planning tools
In-depth background on St Petersburg's art and music history

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Historic Heart, Smolny & Vosstaniya, Sennaya & Kolomna, Vasilyevsky Island, Petrograd & Vyborg Sides, Understand & Survive chapters