Everyone has a list of places they want to visit and I am not exception - top of my list is Russia and in particular Saint Petersburg. Often described as the most Western city in Russia, Saint Petersburg is home to the amazing Hermitage Museum, which I would visit to see the Golden Peacock Clock alone:
My main photo is from Avtovo Metro Station which features highly ornate feature columns covered in ornamental glass. Although glass was originally supposed to be used on all of the columns in the station, white marble was substituted on some due to time constraints. This marble was supposed to be temporary, but it has never been replaced. The beauty of the station is a great testiment to the opulent history of the city and puts the public transport stations of other cities to shame - I think the only comparible is that of City Hall in New York City, a now unused station but here's a tip......if ever in New York, go on the 6 train and stay on as it loops on its return journey. Passengers used to have to get off the train at the Brooklyn Bridge stop and hop on the adjoining platform, but if you stay on, you can view this amazing station as it turns around.
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| City Hall Subway Station, New York |
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