Russian Tsars in St Petersburg

Russian Tsars in St Petersburg

Old-style ruling monarchs of the Russian Empire
St Petersburg Tsars - Peterhof & Catherine Palace

Location: 

Pushkin, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Duration: 

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Journey: 

The Baltic Sea

personal highlights

  1. Peterhof Palace: built by Peter the Great as the Russian Versailles
  2. Catharine Palace: palace of Peter's wife, and then daughter
  3. Russian Tsars: 16th - 18th-century Russian Monarchs (the Romanov's)
  4. UNESCO: protected for its architectural heritage and grandeur

image sources

  1. Fasade of the Catherine Palace
  2. Golden statue of Peter the Great
  3. (mostly) Asian tourists visiting
  4. Beautifully decorated chair
  5. Ballroom of the Catherine Palace

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