Saint-Petersburg is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Beginning from the 18 century the best achievements were put in practice in Saint-Petersburg. It is here there splendid palaces, cathedrals and monuments are built, museums with the richest collections such as the Hermitage and the Russian museum, the famous Mariinsky Theater are constructed. Actually from the first days of its foundation Saint-Petersburg was intended as a tourist project. And this project receive a large development effort our days. There are — 220 museums, 2000 libraries, more than 80 theaters, 100 concert organizations, 45 galleries, exhibition halls, 62 cinemas, 80 clubs and etc. About 100 cultural and art festivals are held every year, including more than 50 international. New traditions appear — annual city carnivals. In May—June the season of the white nights begins, that gives a peculiar charm to the city.