Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo)
- Address:Pushkin
- Hours:Parks open daily. Palaces open Wednesday-Monday
- Admission:Free
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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.
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Small group tour, in a small bus (or may be some might call it a van). We were 7 in the group. Pleasant friendly guide Nida. She knew the history reasonably well and offered relevant information at the sites. Catherine's place is so over the top...with gold gold gold everywhere. The amber room was remarkably small compared to the other rooms. On the other hand the Pavlov palace was so much nicer, appeared people actually lived there. The Russian monarchy was strange and filled with stranger stories of love and betrayal. I am glad the revolution occurred! I would definitely recommend seeing both the places as they are 10 min from each ore.
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The personal tour was good. The guide was very informed. As it was a slow day, of sorts, we got through Catherine Palace early enough. Because of that, we went to another palace of Paul the First, that was so good. In quality, I think it was every bit as good as the Catherine Palace. In some ways, maybe better.
Continue Reading »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.
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