These photos are proof that St Petersburg deserves the tag of Europe's Best Tourist Destination
On World Tourism Day, here\'s a digital tour of the breathtaking Saint Petersburg - which was declared the best tourist destination in Europe for the second consecutive year in September.
The World Travel Awards, which was established in 1993, bestowed the honour on this port city after about 1 million tourists and tourism experts voted for Saint Petersburg.
Safety, infrastructure and the presence of hotel chains are some of the parameters on the basis of which the nominations are made for this prestigious title.
Situated on the banks of the the Neva river, Russia\'s cultural capital Saint Petersburg is strewn with spectacular cathedrals, and looks idyllic through the year.
These photographs are proof of the fact that Saint Petersburg is indeed loaded with all the right ingredients for an unforgettable travel experience.