White night by the Neva river – a special tourist attraction in the ancient capital of Russia

This amazing natural phenomenon takes place during summer days in many parts of the Arctic Circle of Russia and the world. Saint Petersburg is not the only place to witness the phenomenon White Nightbut this has become a special tourist attraction, a cultural symbol of the city on the Neva river.

The white night in Saint Petersburg usually starts from late May to mid-July. Coming here these days, everyone seems to be ready for sleepless nights.

The sun is still shining in the sky and people are walking on the street, if they weren’t in Saint Petersburg these days, it would be hard for anyone to believe it was 21:30. Sunset lasts until midnight and the sun never seems to go out. The white night in Saint Petersburg has a special attraction for millions of tourists thanks to the poetic beauty of the ancient capital of Russia with hundreds of rivers, of which the most famous is the Neva river with its unique open bridges. This is also the time when theaters, museums and many outdoor festival works all night.

People walk at Dvortsovaya Square (Palace) after midnight in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: AP)

The brightest of the white nights in Saint Petersburg is usually the night of June 21-22, with sunlight lasting almost 19 hours of the day. The more the city shines, the more people are drawn into the magical, illusory landscape between dusk and dawn.

Despite many sleepless nights, for the people of Saint Petersburg, the white night is still a pride and an impression that enhances the beauty of this city known as the Venice of the North. It is a beauty not only to be seen but also to be felt by the sounds and rhythms of life on every street corner.

The white night in Saint Petersburg is when the day is very long and the night is very short, or there is not even a feeling of night. And anyone who comes here will have an unforgettable experience when staying awake at night.

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