World Heritage Sites Tour in Russia makes one to the heritage sites in Russia. World Heritage Sites Tour in Russia includes a trip to heritage sites like Saint-Petersburg
Novgorod, Moscow, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Vladimir, Suzdal and the Kizhi Islands
Saint-Petersburg
Saint-Petersburg is a paradise for lovers of beauty. This has been declared a heritage site because it is an imperial city of golden spires, golden domes, pastel palaces and picturesque canals. Its architectural heritage at the best can be compared to the very different Baroque and pure neoclassical styles, as evident in the Admiralty, the Winter Palace, the Marble Palace and the Hermitage. The famous museums and picturesque suburbs of Saint-Petersburg annually attract thousands of visitors from all over the world. The arrow-straight avenues, leafy parks and remarkable architecture, make Petersburg as impressive as New York or Paris.
Novgorod
The ancient town of Novgorod was Russia’s first capital in the 9th century. Surrounded by medieval churches and monasteries, it was a centre for Orthodox spirituality as well as Russian architecture. So it is a world heritage site.
Moscow
Moscow played an important part in the country’s history. Here one can enjoy such landmarks as the Kremlin and Red Square. Once here one can visit the world famous museums and spectacular imperial residences of Russian tsars.
The Golden Ring of Russia
The ancient town of Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Vladimir, Suzdal constitute the golden ring of Russia. One can see the best of Russia in the Golden Ring of Russia. Great historical and architectural treasures of Russian national culture and art are concentrated in the cities of the ring. As the tour includes gems of Russian architecture and culture it is essentially a heritage tour.
Kizhi Islands
The highlight of this tour is a river cruise through the picturesque rivers of North-West Russia. This tour enables one visit the mysterious monasteries of Kizhi and Valaam Islands famous for elaborate wooden structures built without nails.
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