The British newspaper The Telegraph made a list of 14 things and places, because of which it is worth to visit Russia. Marked and several Petersburg seats.
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the October Revolution, British journalists compiled a list of places worth visiting and seeing in Russia. Among them - the St. Petersburg island of New Holland.
"St. Petersburg tore up all the templates by building New Holland in place of the former royal sea prisons. Now here are food courts, a space with greenery, sunbeds and a playground, "- tell journalists about the island.
Also in St. Petersburg it is advised to visit the St. Petersburg Panoramic Restaurant "Mansard", from which you can see the streets, which the Bolsheviks marched 100 years ago. historical apartments "Romanov" in one of the oldest hotels in Russia - "Grand Hotel Europe", as well as to visit the midday tea party in the "Astoria".
I visited St.Petersburg last weekend. However, I have been to the "Mansard" once, the view from there is quite nice. Especially during the winter, its kind of majestic.
Last time I was there in the summer - it's wonderful!