Another city center to make the list is this "Venice of the North". Name that historical Russian city.
Answer St. Petersburg
Built on a marsh and littered with bridges and canals, St. Petersburg has long been known as the "Venice of the North". Built by Peter the Great, the city has become a cultural center since its construction in 1703. Explore the city's palaces, including the Marble Palace and the Winter Palace, as well as its Hermitage...unless, of course, you're allergic to cats. The Hermitage is known for housing them by the dozens.
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