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Kolpino / Discover the unexpected charm

MeowScore 😼71/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😾
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

White Nights festival: music, art, and long daylight hours

❄️
january

Visit beautiful Orthodox churches covered in snow

💖
february

Enjoy the local Valentine's Day festival

🍳
march

Celebrate Maslenitsa with traditional pancakes and festivities

🌾
april

Witness the blooming of tulips in local parks

🇺🇾
may

Experience the annual Victory Day parade

🎤
june

Attend the White Nights festival with music and art

🏝🌞
july

Enjoy the city beaches and outdoor festivals

🍺
august

Experience the city's annual beer festival

🍂
september

Witness the colorful autumn foliage in local parks

🥺
october

Celebrate Halloween with spooky events and decorations

⛈️
november

Visit the city's ice skating rinks and cozy cafes

🎄
december

Experience the beautiful Christmas markets and lights

🛍️

Wallet friendly

Bigmac $?

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From a visiting cat's point of view, the economy and shopping in Kolpino feels affordable but not necessarily cheap. Prices for goods and services are generally average or slightly lower than in big cities like Moscow or Saint Petersburg.

Visit local markets for cheap fresh produce and visit larger chain stores for affordable clothing and souvenirs.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Day trip

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Day trip

Kolpino is a small suburb of St. Petersburg often visited as a day trip.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Kolpino

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Kolpino

Cash is preferred and splitting the bill is not common. It is polite to round up the bill to the nearest whole number.

internet situation

meh Speed

Slow speeds reported by residents.

good Availability

Broadband is available but some areas lack coverage.

great Cellular

Good cellular coverage throughout the city.

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walking hostile

Poor infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobic country

Kolpino, a city where cats stare like statues at passing cars, and frolic in parks.

A place where cats hunt for fish in the river, and lap up milk in cozy cafes.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Kolpino Cathedral
🐾
Kolpino Izba Museum
🏛️
Kolpino History Museum
🦁
Lions Park
🌳
Kolpino Central Park

The mainstream

⛪
Kolpino Cathedral

Mew-tiful landmark of Kolpino adorned with whisker-worthy art and stunning stained glass windows. A furr-ific must-see for any cultured cat.

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🐾
Kolpino Izba Museum

Pawsome museum showcasing traditional Russian cats-chitecture and purr-sonal belongings of famous cats. A cat-llection well worth a visit!

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🏛️
Kolpino History Museum

Cat-ivating museum filled with purretty objects and catspy displays. You'll have a claw-some time learning about the local history.

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🦁
Lions Park

Roar-some playground with lots of toys for curious cats. From jungle gyms to swings, it's cattails all the way!

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🌳
Kolpino Central Park

Cat-tastic park with furr-tastic scenery and pawsome walking trails. Perfect for catnapping and bird watching.

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Off the beaten path

🎨
Kolpino Art Gallery
🐦
Kolpino Pigeon Monument
🧪
Kolpino Polymer Plant Museum
🐾
Kolpinsky Wildlife Refuge
🪦
Kolpino Necropolis

Off the beaten path

🎨
Kolpino Art Gallery

A small but charming art gallery featuring work by local artists. Cats can admire the paintings and sculptures while enjoying some quiet time.

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🐦
Kolpino Pigeon Monument

A bizarre and whimsical sculpture dedicated to local pigeons. A unique place for cats to observe and ponder the lives of our feathered friends.

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🧪
Kolpino Polymer Plant Museum

An offbeat museum showcasing the history and science of polymer manufacturing. It's a meow-velous place for curious cats to learn something new!

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🐾
Kolpinsky Wildlife Refuge

A hidden oasis of nature in the heart of the city. Feline friends will love exploring the trails and spotting local wildlife.

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🪦
Kolpino Necropolis

A peaceful cemetery with beautiful old graves and intriguing sculptures. A paw-some spot for cats to relax and contemplate.

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walking hostile

Poor infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobic country

Mindful meoweler tips

Kolpino's Soviet past

Kolpino has a rich Soviet history, with many landmarks and monuments to commemorate it. Take a stroll through the city and discover the beautiful architecture.

Flea markets and local cuisine

Experience local culture by visiting flea markets and trying traditional Russian food. Don't miss the opportunity to taste some authentic pirozhki!

Riverside relaxation

Kolpino is situated near the beautiful Sestra River. Take a moment to relax by the water and enjoy the peaceful scenery.

Useful external sites

www.visit-petersburg.ru/en

Visit Petersburg↗

Official travel guide for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region

www.kolpinoadm.ru

Kolpino District Administration↗

Official website for Kolpino's district administration

www.booking.com/city/ru/kolpino.en.html

Booking.com↗

Website for booking hotels, apartments, and hostels in Kolpino

Beware, most of the content was generated by AI