St. Petersburg
Population 4 571 200 in city and 4 891 000 in metro Area 1 431.00 km² (552.51 mi²) Altitude 3 m (10 ft)		Find a building : Districts and Zones See buildings listed by geographic location in St. Petersburg. Buildings in St. Petersburg Get information and see photos on structures and buildings in St. Petersburg. Companies in St. Petersburg See what companies and persons are located in St. Petersburg. Images in St. Petersburg View pictures of this city’s buildings, sights, and the skyline.

About

St. Petersburg Saint Petersburg was founded in 1703 by Peter I. The whole city was built above a swamp and required a vast amount of slaves. The city centre was built along two centuries and has remained mostly as it was over 100 years ago.

Saint Petersburg has a rich and powerful history as the capital of Russian Federation from 1709 to the foundation of Soviet Union in 1922. Saint Petersburg has raised and captivated large amount of artists, writers, musicians and scientists. It has lost its economical top position to Moscow, but it is still considered the cultural centre of Russia. Historical city centre is left as a proof of gone glory of the city and Russia. New wave of residential developments are concentrated around the city centre as the Russia's new wave of rich people settle into the city.

Metro Cities

Gatchina, Murino