MOSCOW AND ST PETERSBURG 121Exploring Moscow and St Petersburg
The city of Moscow offers a wide variety of sights,
ranging from the historic and architectural treas ures
enclosed within the walls of the Kremlin, to galleries
housing spectacular collections of Russian and
Western art. Public transport in Moscow is abundant
and efficient and an ideal way to explore the city.
St Petersburg’s short history is reflected in many of
its museums such as the Hermitage, which displays
Catherine the Great’s fine art collection. The most
enjoyable way to get around St Petersburg is on foot.
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SIGHTS AT A GLANCE
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Ferry terminal
Motorway
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Railway
Great Kremlin Palace viewed from the Kremlin embankment, Moscow
Engraved doors in St Isaac’s
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