Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo)
- Address: Pushkin
- Hours: Parks open daily. Palaces open Wednesday-Monday
- Admission: Free
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Monument - Historical,
Palace
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The former residence of the imperial family Tsarskoye Selo (Ца́рское Село) or Tsar’s Village, is now one of Russia’s most significant cultural heritage sites. Comprising of the Alexander and Catherine Palaces and Parks, the site shares a historical value of over 300 years, and is widely considered one of the most beautiful sites in the region.
Catherine Palace (Большой Екатерининский дворец) has a fabulous façade built in Russian baroque and from the west is adjoined by the glamorous view from the front yard and the iron wrought iron fence.
Also in the area is the Hermitage Hall (Павильон Эрмитаж), which is now open after 70 years. It is studded in stucco décor, with azure walls, and beautiful white columns. You can also check out the Admiralty (Адмиралтейство) and Hall Groat (Павильон Грот).
The other major features of the converted village are the all important Alexander Palace and park. The park covers an area of over 120 hectacres, while the palace sprawls and elongate two-stories with double wings on either side, all while sporting a Corinthian colonnade through the center.
Latest Reviews
Review by Lillian H, November 2012
Doing what: Tour of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) and Catherine Palace
The tour guide was excellent here. She had a lot of knowledge and was able to tell us about the history of the Catherine and had answers for all of the questions. The place is unbelievable, a must to see!
Review by Carl H, USA, September 2012
Doing what: Tour of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) and Catherine Palace
A must see. Thanks, Leta. for a great day.
Review by Leonard J, August 2012
Doing what: Tour of Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) and Catherine Palace
Excellent Tour. The guide was very knowledgable and the tour group was small in number which gave a more personal experience. Amazing to see the photos of the Palaces before the restoration started and to compare it to today.
Not very far from St Petersburg, Tsarskoye Selo is located about 16 miles (26 km) away, in the town of Pushkin.
Tsarskoye Selo can be easily reached by many of St. Petersburg’s modes of transportation, including bus 187 from the Moscow metro station to Pushkin railway station, then buses 371, 382, or the minibus taxis 371,377, and 382 to Catherine Palace and Park. You can also reach Tsarskoye Selo can be easily reached by many of St. Petersburg’s modes of transportation, including bus 187 from the Moscow metro station to Pushkin railway station, then buses 371, 382, or the minibus taxis 371,377, and 382 to Catherine Palace and Park. You can also reach the village from Zvezdnaya and Kupchino metro stations, or from Vitebsky Railway terminal.
