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Chaev Mansion
Dental clinic in a millionaire home
The "Chaev Mansion" in St. Petersburg is a dental clinic that's actually in an old pre-revolutionary mansion! You can't miss it...
by
Olga
Samoilova
Pavlova's Room
Interactive historic ballet spot
I like it when historic places suddenly get their second life. This is exactly what's happened with Anna "Pavlova's Room" in Saint Petersburg...
by
Olga
Samoilova
Berthold Centre
Creative well yard
"Berthold Centre" in St. Petersburg creates cozy and historic vibes with its big umbrella yard. I always have trouble deciding between the pizza & syrniki!
by
Olga
Samoilova
Cafe Taste of Art
Excitement for my eyes & palate
"Cafe Taste of Art" in Saint Petersburg brings together art and amazing food. Try the Malevic 'black square' brownies (my favorite), or the banoffee pie by Warhol...
by
Olga
Samoilova
The Manege
A new old exhibition center
"The Manege" in Saint Petersburg isn't just a place for trade fairs anymore -- the art exhibitions in this historical riding hall are just stunning!
by
Arseny
Veber
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
In a well-yard!
Saint Petersburg is famous for its well-yards -- this one is themed around the famous American fairytale "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"!
by
Olga
Samoilova
Tourist Tram Number 1
Electric city excursion
"Tourist Tram Number 1" in Saint Petersburg delineates the fascinating history of city transport - and it's interactive!
by
Ben
O'Leary
Art Nouveau Public WC
Piss in a palace
This "Art Nouveau Public WC" in Saint Petersburg has an urban legend behind it: a story of love, nobility, betrayal and mockery...
by
Olga
Samoilova
BeerGeek Craft Beer
Craft beer central
"BeerGeek Craft Beer" in Saint Petersburg in its bright, white vaulted cellar transports you to days gone by. It's small & friendly, with 20 beers on tap!
by
Ben
O'Leary
Spontan
Sour beer specialists
"Spontan" in Saint Petersburg is asmall bar that specializes in sour beer - Berliner Weisse, gose, cider and the like - and attractes beer conoisseurs...
by
Ben
O'Leary
Krakatau Clothing
Urban survival gear
"Krakatau Clothing" in Saint Petersburg makes garments & gear that keep the harsh elements at bay while being edgy and stylish at the same time!
by
Ben
O'Leary
Mariniere by Maison de Zhirobas
Best seafood
"Mariniere by Maison de Zhirobas" is one of the best seasonal restaurants, with the best seafood in Saint Petersburg! Not pretentious at all, either...
by
Ben
O'Leary
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