The city of Saint Petersburg offers everything and more a history traveler could hope for. Splendid art and architecture, breathtaking parks, rivers and canals that - in summer - can be enjoyed round the clock without the assistance of artificial light.
The traveler can walk in the footsteps of one of history's most beloved and admired families, and also one of history's most nefarious characters.
Here travelers can search for their own answers to some of history's mysteries. Did Anastasia Romanov die that night with her beloved parents and siblings or did she survive only to live a life of desperation, rejection and confusion? Was Rasputin a blessed Man of God or just blessed with the gift of deception?
Travel to St. Petersburg via these Suite101 Historic Travel articles and decide for yourself:
- St. Petersburg Travel Tips - Considering an historical journey to to St. Petersburg? Here are easy tips to print and save to make your trip a breeze!
- St. Petersburg's White Nights - Summer is truly a unique time in Saint Petersburg, land of the midnight sun.
- St. Petersburg Winter Palace - The architecturally minded can revel in the magnificence of the Winter Palace, built between 1754 and 1762.
- The Palace at St. Petersburg - The Palace of Felix Youssoupov is located on the Moika River and is considered the most beautiful of all non-imperial palaces.
- St. Petersburg Tsar Family History - Besides the splendor of the art and architecture of Saint Petersburg, the history specific to this city draws visitors from all over the world.
- St. Petersburg and Rasputin - the Mad Monk - And on the subject of Romanovs one must also include the mystery of the nefarious man often referred to as the Mad Monk, Gregori Rasputin.
- Rasputin's Last Letter - Some people view this as an affirmation of Rasputin's mystical gift.
- Anastasia vs. Anna Anderson - Rasputin, photographs, DNA. How loudly does this evidence speak to you?
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