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The Catherine Palace (Russian: Екатерининский дворец, romanized: Yekaterininskiy dvorets) is a Rococo palace in Tsarskoye Selo , located 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of St. Petersburg, Russia. It was the summer residence of the Russian tsars.
The display of the Catherine Palace (known until 1910 as the Great Palace of Tsarskoe Selo) covers the 300-year history of this outstanding edifice and presents the work of architects involved in its construction and decoration in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and also with the achievements of the restorers who returned the palace to ...
Rastrelli's magnificent Catherine Palace is the main visitor attraction at Tsarskoe Selo. Find out more about the Catherine Palace and other sights in the town of Pushkin, near St. Petersburg.
Jun 6, 2019 · The Catherine Palace near St. Petersburg is one of the world's great royal residences. It was significantly damaged during World War II but has been restored. The most famous mystery related to the Catherine Palace is the fate of the famous Amber Room, which disappeared during the War.
The Catherine Palace (1717–23; enlarged by Aleksey V. Kvasov and Savva I. Chevakinsky, 1743–48; rebuilt by Rastrelli, 1752–57) is notable for its dimensions, the beauty and majesty of its form, and the wealth of its sculptural decoration.
Nov 5, 2023 · Catherine Palace is the epitome of class and luxury - a depiction of the peak of the Russian Empire. Read its history, facts & travel tips!
Apr 25, 2017 · The Catherine Palace is a magnificent Rocco palace in Tsarskoye Selo south of St Petersburg. The palace was named after Catherine I who was the wife of Peter the Great. Catherine succeeded her husband after his death in 1725.
