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Saint Petersburg in pictures. - Documentary style gallery of photos of St. Petersburg, showing some of the major sights, but also a more non-tourist view of the city.
St.Petersburg picture gallery - St. Petersburg Photo Guide - from a virtual travel agency which offers a variety of commercial services.
St.Petersburg slide show - Some beautiful photos, including some at sunset and some aerial shot, from the Russian city of "white nights". Text in Russian, including a poem from Pushkin.
Wandering Camera - Photos and historical notes about St. Petersburg, its sights and its suburbs. Excellent photos, well organised.
St.Petersburg Online Map - Interactive map of the city.
Nevsky Prospekt - Information, history, maps and photos of St.Petersburg's busiest street, the Nevsky Prospekt and its surrounding palaces.
Photo tour through St Petersburg - All major sights of St. Petersburg on a single page. 60 photos by Petr Sobolev (from "Wandering Camera").
Pics of St. Petersburg , Russia - Winter and summer photos of some of the major sights of St Petersburg, Russia.
3D Model of St.Petersburg - Visitors can take a 3D "virtual tour", created to mark the city's 300th anniversary. Tour is a 3D model of the central streets and squares of the city - with a high degree of accuracy and graphic quality. Site also contain links and other resources.
The City on Neva river: Sankt-Peterburg - Selection of photos of St Petersburg city scapes, including aerial photos. Forms a tour of the city.
Lonely Planet Guide: St Petersburg - An online traveller's guide from the guide book series. Site contains photos, information and maps. Includes slide show.
Saint Petersburg Maps - A collection of maps of St Petersburg, its suburbs, theatres and streets. Full colour and in two resolutions (sizes).
St Petersburg, Maps Of St.Petersburg Russia - A collection of links to current, historical and other maps.
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