Golden Autumn as the
Russians call it, heralds days of crisp bronze sunlight
and the first chill promise of winter. The leaves turn
to burnished gold on the trees throughout the City's
parks as St. Petersburg's residents enjoy the last days
of sunshine. This is a quieter, more relaxed time to
visit St. Petersburg and its many fabulous sights and
exceptional museums.
Just behind the statue
of St. Petersburg's favorite poet Pushkin, and a stone's
throw from Nevsky Prospect, lies the Russian Museum.
The Museum's treasure trove of art tells the enigmatic
story of Russian history as seen through the eyes of
Russia's most prominent artists.
Out in the countryside,
Catherine's Palace in Pushkin embraces the autumn light
with its golden spires and luxurious interiors. Perhaps
the grandest of St. Petersburg's many palaces its eighteenth
century baroque style reflects the glamour and glitz
of those heady imperial days.
Discover Yelagin Palace,
on the outskirts of the City, set on its own wooded
island, poised above the river, it is a favorite autumn
haunt for private parties, receptions, treasure hunts
and barbecues.
See also:
St. Petersburg spring |
St. Petersburg summer |
St. Petersburg winter
