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The Catherine Palace – a masterpiece of Baroque
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The Catherine Palace is a former imperial palace located in the town of Pushkin (former Tsarskoye Selo), about 25 km from St. Petersburg. This summer residence of the Russian tsars is one of the largest palaces in the vicinity of St. Petersburg.
Construction of the building was started in 1717 by the order of Russian Empress Catherine I. It is an example of the late Baroque. Photos by deletant
In Soviet times, the palace was used as a museum. During the Second World War, it was badly damaged. It took many years to restore the Catherine Palace. And the restoration process is still going on.
Green Dining Room
Small White Dining Room
Chineses Reception Room of Alexander I
The Bar Room
Cavalier Dining Room
White State Dining Room
Green Dining Room
Portrait Hall
Picture Hall
Great Hall (Bright Gallery)
The Amber Room
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