St. Petersburg | Map, Points of Interest, History | Britannica St Petersburg, city and port, extreme northwestern Russia It is a major historical and cultural center, as well as Russia’s second largest city For two centuries (1712–1918) it was the capital of the Russian Empire Its historic district was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990
Travel portal of Saint Petersburg Travel portal of Saint Petersburg St Petersburg's Viewing Platforms: Admire the Northern Capital from Above From the highest in Europe to the most romantic – St Petersburg has over 40 safe viewing platforms from which to admire the city