palaces in Pushkin

Q: What historical places should Pushkin visit a lover of architecture?

Alexander Palace, created by Giacomo Quarenghi in the style of classicism in 1792, is famous for its strict proportions. The Lyceum Garden with the monument to Pushkin and the building of the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum of 1811 is an example of a Russian Empire. Do not miss Fedorovsky Cathedral, built in 1912 in the neo-Russian style by architect Vladimir Pokrovsky.

Q: Where to go to Pushkin with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

The Hermitage pavilion in Catherine Park with mechanical lifting tables of the XVIII century will surprise young visitors. Children's Museum "Imperial fun" tells about the entertainment of the royal family. In Alexander Park you can see the Chinese village, built by Vasily Neelov in the 1780s.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Pushkin: the best photo zones?

The marble bridge in Catherine Park, created by Vasily Neelov in 1774, is a classic point for pictures. The Turkish bath on the island, built by Hippolyte Monighetti in the 1850s, is reflected in the water picturesquely. The alley with centuries-old lime trees in front of the Catherine Palace is an ideal place for portraits.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the Amber Room in Pushkin?

The amber room, presented to Peter I by Prussian King Frederick William I in 1716, is considered the eighth wonder of the world. During the Great Patriotic War, it was taken by the Nazis and has not yet been found. The restored interior, completed in 2003, has become a symbol of the revival of Russia’s cultural heritage.

Q: What little-known Pushkin sights are worth seeing?

Pavilion "Grotto" on the banks of the Big Pond, created by Rastrelli in the 1750s, decorated with seashells and tuff. The Arsenal in Alexander Park, built by Adam Menelas in the 1830s, is a rare example of neo-Gothic in Russia. The White Tower, built in 1827 by architect Alexander Menelas, offers a panoramic view of the city.

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Babolov Palace

The Babolov Palace is the cultural heritage of Russia, located in the Babolovsk Park of the City of Pushkin. The history of its or …

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Catherine's Palace

The Catherine Palace is located in the Leningrad region in the city of Pushkin and is a large palace-museum covering almost 300-ye …

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To Tsarskoe Selo by minibus

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King's Village. Catherine's Palace. Amber room.

The imperial residence Tsarskoye Selo, founded under Catherine I, flourished under her daughter - Elizabeth Petrovna, when the gre …

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Tsarskoye Selo (with a visit to the amber room)

Tsarskoe Selo is just a mandatory program. It's like not seeing the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower in Paris! Welcome to the most luxur …

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Revolutionary Petrograd

Excursion "Revolutionary Petrograd"

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Svetlana Rzeuskaia

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Korolev Egor - Professional guide historian / minivan / light car

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Dubovik Natalia - in St. Petersburg as a friend. Guide and photographer.

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Shishkov Alexei

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Individual excursion to the Tsarskoe village by Mercedes-Benz car

How long have you been breathtaking? The royal village can arrange this for you! Gold, carvings, mirrors and thousands of candle …

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