This Rough Guide to St Petersburg features detailed accounts of the city's monuments, from the historic Peter and Paul Fortress to the art collection at the Hermitage, plus coverage of the Imperial Palaces and the medieval town of Novgorod. Reviews of the city's hotels, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, music venues and theatres are included, with write-ups on local food and drink, popular history and culture, ecological issues and the Russian mafia. Information is provided on a range of outdoor pursuits, as well as full listings on shopping and what to see and do with children.