{"id":40105,"date":"2021-04-19T07:46:29","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T05:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=40105"},"modified":"2021-04-19T19:07:10","modified_gmt":"2021-04-19T17:07:10","slug":"green-itineraries-saint-petersburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/green-itineraries-saint-petersburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Green Itineraries in Saint Petersburg: the Most Eco-friendly Ways to Visit the World\u2019s Northernmost City"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is no secret that Saint Petersburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and today it is a huge draw for tourists. Let’s discover the top 3 green itineraries that will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.<\/h2>\n
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White Nights in Saint Petersburg. Photo by Hu Chen via Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

Situated by the Baltic Sea<\/strong> and interlaced with a complex web of canals<\/strong> stemming from the Neva<\/strong> River, Saint Petersburg<\/strong> is the second-largest city in the country. Moreover, it is considered by many<\/strong> Russia’s Cultural<\/strong> Capital.<\/p>\n

It is certainly famous for its iconic sights<\/strong> and architectural beauties<\/strong>, which have inspired<\/strong> countless artists\u00a0<\/strong>over the years.<\/p>\n

And although there is a huge<\/strong> variety of options<\/strong> to visit this amazing<\/strong> destination, it is important to go for the ones that best respect<\/strong> the environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Photo by MariaKuzkina via Canva<\/div><\/div>\n

So, how<\/strong> to visit<\/strong> Saint Peterburg in an eco-friendly<\/strong> way<\/strong><\/a>?<\/p>\n

Green<\/strong> mobility<\/strong><\/a> is key<\/strong>. It is the perfect<\/strong> way of minimising<\/strong> the environmental impact<\/strong> of your holiday<\/strong> while enjoying even better<\/strong> this must-see destination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We suggest 3 green itineraries<\/strong> which will make your stay unforgettable<\/strong>. In short, we recommend getting around on foot<\/strong><\/a>, by bike<\/a> <\/strong>or by public transport<\/strong>.\u00a0Are you ready?<\/p>\n

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Photo via Wikimedia<\/div><\/div>\n

1. A Stroll Along the Canals<\/strong>: One of the Most Beautiful Green Itineraries on foot\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Photo by Tetiana SHYSHKINA via Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n

It is no surprise that this Russian city<\/strong> has earned the moniker<\/strong> of ‘Venice<\/a> of the North<\/strong>‘. In fact, in addition to the main Neva<\/strong> River, there are hundreds<\/strong> of canals<\/strong> flowing through the city<\/strong>, for a total of about 300 km<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Water<\/strong> is actually embedded<\/strong> in the urban landscape, as well as the almost 800 bridges<\/strong> crossing the various water streams.<\/p>\n\n\t\t