This magnificent city is only 300 years old. Built on spec, to emulate the best of European architecture, it is stunning. The outskirts are not so charming. Grey, Soviet blocks home the majority of the population. The people were friendly and polite. A wonderful place to visit. Russia is not how I expected it to be.
Along the River Neva
Th magnificent Metro
The Market
Churches
M.A. Lossl 
I suppose most cities have their contrasting areas
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People often comment, I only post happy pictures. I guess I’m trying to show the flip side of the tourist areas.
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I think we all tend to show the best things about places we visit. It’s sometimes good to glimpse the flip side of the coin, though.
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Sorry, I didn’t intend to post yet! I was about to add they you’re right about the stunning architecture. That church is amazing. I’m glad the weather is still being kind to you. I’m looking forward to seeing where you visit next.
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Thank you. It’s lovely to have your cyber friendship.
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Lovely to have yours, too, Margaret. I love travel posts, and posts about books and writing, so we have those in common. Unfortunately, I’ve neglected my blog for a long time over the past year or two. 😀
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I believe the joy of blogging, is that you can have a break. You may blog again when the time is right. Wishing you all the best.
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The photo that’s second from the bottom is my favorite–magnificent!
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Thank you Liz
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Love these photos. Many years ago, I visited St. Petersburg when it was called Leningrad. Such a beautiful city!
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Wow that must have been insightful. I remember reading the book, The Siege of Leningrad. The beautiful city of St. Petersburg has a sad past.
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Wonderful photos! Thank you!
St. Petersburg is beautiful, of course.Your pictures show it.
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We had an amazing visit. Thank you for your hospitality. We felt the love. x
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