It looks like an explosion in a gingerbread factory.

Most inspiring, wonderful in the winter, take the time to visit this site. I was struck by how utterly beautiful this is. St Petersburg is easily one of the most beautiful cities in the world

Our group loved the 'Church of Spilled Blood' the most of everything that we saw in Russia. The outside is amazing and you will probably want to add some extra time so you can all go around the building and get photos from every angle. Plus, it will build the suspense for what you are about to see on the inside. Our group leader had to drag ...

This tiny museum/church is fabulous. The mosaics are enormous and intricate, using rich colors to depict religious scenes on all walls. The floors are gorgeous too, with thinly laid geometric patterns of Italian marble. Not far from Nevskii Prospekt, the church won't take you away from nearly any tourist itinerary.

It is definitely possible ...