More type conference ditch destinations

It seems that the type conference destinations this year all happen to be in some of my favorite cities where I have lived. This week ATypI is in full swing in St. Petersburg, Russia. I spent one summer in St. Pete in 1999 trying to get a grasp on the language and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I’m hoping I’ll have some time to slip away to see just a few of my favorite sites in this jewel of the north.
First on my list is the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. This beautiful little cathedral has the most beautiful mosaics and some excellent examples of vyaz’ lettering. Located at (nab kanala Griboedova 2a), Open daily from 11am to 7pm, except Weds.
A must-stop destination for typo- and bibliophiles is Дом Книги (Dom Knigi), The House of Books. I believe this is in walking distance of the conference center. Located at 28 Nevsky Prospekt.
And last, but definitely not least, if you manage to squeeze in a visit to the Hermitage, make sure to check out the works of Ilya Repin as well as the collection of impressionist works and the Michelangelo room.
If you need more recommendations of sites to see, feel free to find me and ask. I’ll be there from tomorrow evening.