Do 1. Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines: This back-tothe-USSR experience has an old school soda machine with lemonade and milk shakes and a café decked out with items of Soviet life. Konyushennaya Sq, 2b 2. Singer House Book Store: A local favourite, come in for souvenirs, toys, books and a café with a view. Nevsky Prospekt, 28
3. Anna Akhmatova Museum: Found within the Fountain House at the Sheremetev Palace, this museum is a must-visit to understand the life of Russia’s most acclaimed poets under the Soviet regime. A guided tour is highly recommended. Liteyny pr, 51
4. Podpisnye Izdaniya: This cute shop has good coffee, well-designed paper goods and postcards, little souvenirs and stickers. Liteyny pr, 57 5. Natali Leskova Store: For the fashion-obsessed, this is the best place in Saint Petersburg to pick up local designer duds. Voskova ul, 16 6. New Holland: Beloved by locals, this little island in the center of the city used to be a Navy storage space. It now hosts many concerts and events, and an ice rink in winter. Admiralteysky canal embankment, 2
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