Golden Autumn as the Russians call it, heralds days of crisp bronze sunlight and the first chill promise of winter. The leaves turn to burnished gold on the trees throughout the City's parks as St. Petersburg's residents enjoy the last days of sunshine. This is a quieter, more relaxed time to visit St. Petersburg and its many fabulous sights and exeptional museums.
Just behind the statue of St. Petersburg's favourite poet Pushkin, and a stone's throw from Nevsky Prospect, lies the Russian Museum. The Museum's treasure trove of art tells the enigmatic story of Russian history as seen through the eyes of Russia's most prominent artists.
Out in the
countryside, Catherine's Palace in Pushkin embraces the autumn light
with its golden spires and luxurious interiors. Perhaps the grandest
of St. Petersburg's many palaces its eighteenth century baroque style
reflects the glamour and glitz of those heady imperial days.
Discover Yelagin Palace, on the outskirts of the City, set on its own wooded island, poised above the river, it is a favourite autumn haunt for private parties, receptions, treasure hunts and barbecues.