The Catherine Palace and park: 6 REASONS TO VISIT Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo) | Russia Travel Guide
In 6 minutes you will learn 6 reasons to visit one of the most fascinating places near Saint Petersburg, Russia. I will tell you how to get to Pushkin by train or bus from the city of Saint Petersburg.
0:20 The Empresses
0:41 The Catherine Palace
1:14 The Great Hall
2:13 World War II and the restoration process
3:06 The Amber Room
4:00 The Park
4:45 Alexander Pushkin
5:24 Getting to the Catherine Palace from Saint Petersburg
The Catherine Palace (Екатерининский дворец) was the summer residence of the Russian empresses Екатерина I, Елизавета Петровна и Екатерина II in Tsarskoye Selo, which is now called Pushkin.
The Catherine Palace is the center of the complex of the palace and the park on this historic site. The splendor of the Catherine Palace museum displays the work of architects from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
The palace is best known for Rastrelli's grand suit of formal rooms known as the Golden Enfilade. The Great Hall, also known as the Hall of Light, covers 860 square meters and occupies the full width of the palace so that there are superb views on either side. The entire ceiling is covered by a monumental fresco entitled The Triumph of Russia.
During World War II, the territory of Tsarskoye Selo was occupied and the palace was almost completely destroyed, of the 58 halls destroyed during the war years, 32 have been recreated.
The jewel of the palace is the Amber Room (Янтарная комната), rightly called a wonder of the world.
The palace and park ensemble of Tsarskoye Selo is recognized as one of the best monuments in the world to the art of landscape gardening in the XVIII – XX centuries.
In the summer of 1831, the famous Russian poet and writer Alexander Pushkin rented a cottage in Tsarskoye Selo, where he wrote the letter to Tatiana from Onegin, completing the novel in poems Eugene Onegin. In 1937 Tsarskoye Selo was renamed to the town of Pushkin, thus commemorating the centenary of the poet's death.
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Now, one of the highlilghts of our St Petersburg trip, the Catherine Palace at Pushkin. This was the summer palace of the Russian Tsars. This place was almost destroyed (80%) during World War II, before the Germans retreated after the seige of Leningrad, now called St Petersburg, (yes the Germans controlled this part), they burnt the Palace. Restoring it has taken decades, with work still ongoing. Description of the Palace from Wiki:
The residence originated in 1717, when Catherine I of Russia hired German architect Johann-Friedrich Braunstein to construct a summer palace for her pleasure. In 1733, Empress Elizabeth commissioned Mikhail Zemtsov and Andrei Kvasov to expand the Catherine Palace. Empress Elizabeth, however, found her mother's residence outdated and incommodious and in May 1752 asked her court architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli to demolish the old structure and replace it with a much grander edifice in a flamboyant Rococo style. Construction lasted for four years, and on 30 July 1756 the architect presented the brand-new 325-meter-long palace to the Empress, her dazed courtiers, and stupefied foreign ambassadors.[citation needed]
More than 100 kilograms of gold were used to gild the sophisticated stucco façade and numerous statues erected on the roof. It was even rumoured that the palace's roof was constructed entirely of gold. In front of the palace a great formal garden was laid out. It centres on the azure-and-white Hermitage Pavilion near the lake, designed by Mikhail Zemtsov in 1744, remodelled by Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1749 and formerly crowned by a grand-gilded sculpture representing The Rape of Persephone. The interior of the pavilion featured dining tables with dumbwaiter mechanisms. The grand entrance to the palace is flanked by two massive circumferences, also in the Rococo style. A delicate cast-iron grille separates the complex from the town of Tsarskoe Selo.
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Catherine Palace in Winter, Pushkin, St. Petersburg, Екатерининский дворец | Russia Travel Vlog
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There several things to do at Catherine Palace (Екатерининский дворец). Most importantly the garden looks completely different during winter time. The garden transforms in a complete fairy tale.
Of course there is the famous amber room in Catherine Palace but there are many more rooms to explore in this palace in Tsarkoe Selo Pushkin.
When you are in Russia, this palace is almost a must to visit. One of the famous landmarks of St. Petersburg.
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Amber Room, a sight that has been justifiably called one of the wonders of the world.
It's located in the Catherine Palace (Russian: Екатерининский дворец, Yekaterininskiy dvorets) is a Rococo palace located in the town of Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), 30 km south of St. Petersburg, Russia. It was the summer residence of the Russian tsars.
It starts at the spacious airy ballroom, the Grand Hall or the Hall of Lights, with a spectacular painted ceiling, and comprises numerous distinctively decorated smaller rooms, including the only Amber Room in the world.
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CATHERINE PALACE | BEST Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia
Today, Katie and I visited Catherine Palace just outside of St. Petersburg, Russia. It was an incredible day and one of the better palaces we've visited around the world. Extremely beautiful and opulent!
This palace was owned by Peter the Great, then Elizabeth the I, and then Catherine the Great!
The Amber Room was a highlight and very interesting to see. It has great significance in the history and the original room was stolen and never recovered.
We enjoyed touring the beautiful gold rooms and palace grounds today. Peterhof may have incredible fountains, but by comparison the palace itself at Catherine Palace is much more impressive!!
Make sure you buy your tickets in advance and likely join a group tour to keep things easy as this palace lines up for HOURS out front. It's not worth the wait if you can just walk in with a tour guide.
Stay tuned - tomorrow we head to Peterhof to compare the two palaces and grounds.
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The Catherine Park
The Catherine Park is a park, located in the town of Tsarskoye Selo, 25 km south-east of St. Petersburg, Russia. It is an integral part of the royal residence in Tsarskoye Selo. Catherine Park, which received its name from the Catherine Palace, consists of two parts: a regular old garden and English garden.
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The Hermitage Pavilion in Catherine Park. Hermitage a name taken from the French language was a common feature of regular gardens in the 18 century. They located in the wild area of the park and intended to enable the owner of the estate to rest and dine.
The Upper Bathhouse a building for bathing. Upper Bathhouse contained six rooms: an entrance hall, dressing room, bath, steam bath, boiler-room and an octagonal central hall for relaxation.
The Grotto a building intended as a nook for a rest on the hot summer days.
The Cameron Gallery building that designed to offer the best possible views over the surrounding park, and especially the Great Pond, the upper story of the building is surrounded by a colonnade consisting of 44 slender Ionic columns and decorated with bronze busts of the great figures of antiquity.
The Agate Rooms building in Pompeian style was a northern variant of an ancient Roman thermae or public baths.
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It is almost a miracle if one sees pictures of the Catherine Palace after the 2nd World War and then stands today in front of the reconstructed palace. After the war it was completely burnt out, the roof was missing and the bare brick walls soar into the air.
Today, it shines once again in the old splendor of the 18th century.
But from the beginning. We reach Puschkin, a suburb, about 25 km south of St Petersburg directly from the airport. After leaving the car, we stand in front of a small church, the Church of the Annunciation. Empress Elisabeth I built it at the location, where Catherine I once set up a wooden church.
To the right is the Lyceum, where Pushkin spent 6 years. On the left is a park with a monument of Pushkin.
A part of the Orchestra the Catherine Palace plays in front of the entrance to the Catherine Palace.
We walk around the buildings of the forecourt to get an overall impression of this imposing building. Originally, all facade decorations were gilded, but after a short time, it was clear that due to the weather this was not a good idea. Catherine II had them replaced with ocher-colored paint. Only the domes of the church remained gilded. This did not change the overall impression very much.
Artfully designed fences and entrance gates shield the grounds. Chinese temples and figures adorn this part of the park. In the background is a Chinese village. In the distance, we see the arsenal. This part of the park also houses the Alexander Palace.
We enter the Catherine Palace via the large stairwell, decorated with white Carrara marble. Chinese vases adorn the walls. We come to the ballroom. It is decorated with extensive gold-painted decorations so that we just can't stop wondering. After that, we turn in the opposite direction.
An almost endless set of rooms for guests, food, and bedrooms follows. Notable among many decorative details are miniature landscapes and artificial fruit bowls on the dining tables, as Catherine II liked it.
Among all these rooms is also the Amber room.
Originally built for the Berlin Palace, the Prussian king Frederick William I exchanged it with the Tsar Peter the Great against Dragoons.
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Es grenzt beinahe an ein Wunder, wenn man Bilder vom Katharinenpalastes nach dem 2. Weltkrieg gesehen hat und dann heute vor dem wieder aufgebauten Schloss steht. Nach dem Krieg war es ausgebrannt, das Dach fehlte und die nackten Ziegelmauern ragten in die Höhe.
Heute strahlt es wieder, wie im 18. Jahrhundert.
Doch von Anfang an. Wir erreichen Puschkin, einen Vorort, ca. 25 km südlich von St. Petersburg direkt vom Flughafen aus. Nachdem wir das Auto verlassen haben stehen wir vor einer kleinen Kirche, der Maria-Verkündigungskirche, die Kaiserin Elisabeth I. an der Stelle erbauen ließ, an der Katharina I einst eine hölzerne Kapelle errichten ließ.
Rechts daneben befindet sich das Lyzeum, das Puschkin 6 Jahre lang besuchte und links wurde ein Park errichtet mit einem Denkmal von Puschkin.
Vor dem Eingang zum Katharinenpalast spielt ein Teil des Orchesters des Katharinenpalastes.
Wir gehen außen um die Gebäude des Vorplatzes herum, um einen Gesamteindruck dieses imposanten Gebäudes zu erhalten. Ursprünglich waren alle Dekorteile der Fassade vergoldet, aber schon nach kurzer Zeit stellte man fest, dass dies witterungsbedingt keine so gute Idee ist. Katharina II ließ sie ockerfarben streichen. Nur die Kuppeln der Kirche blieben weiterhin vergoldet. Am Gesamteindruck des Gebäudes ändert das wenig.
Kunstvoll gestaltete Zäune und Eingangstore schirmen das Gelände ab.
Chinesische Tempel und Figuren schmücken diesen Teil des Parks. Im Hintergrund ist ein chinesisches Dorf zu erkennen. In der Ferne ist das Arsenal zu sehen. Außerdem ist in diesem Teil des Parks der Alexanderpalast errichtet worden.
Wir betreten das Schloss im großen Treppenhaus, das mit weißem Carrara-Marmor ausgestaltet ist. Chinesische Vasen schmücken die Wände. Wir kommen in den Ballsaal. Er ist übermäßig mit vergoldeten Dekorationen verziert, so dass wir aus dem Staunen kaum herauskommen.
Danach wenden wir uns in die entgegengesetzte Richtung.
Eine schier endlose Flucht von Gäste-, Speise-, und Schlafzimmern reihen sich an einander. Auffällig neben vielen dekorativen Details sind Miniaturlandschaften und künstliche Obstschalen auf den Speisetischen, wie sie Katharina II geliebt hatte.
Unter all diesen Zimmern ist auch das Bernsteinzimmer. Ursprünglich für das Berliner Stadtschloss gebaut, tauschte es der Preußenkönig Friedrich Wilhelm I mit dem Zaren Peter dem Großen gegen Dragoner.
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How to get to Catherine Palace, Pushkin, St Petersburg. The Catherine Palace (Russian: Екатерининский дворец) is a Rococo palace located in the town of Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), 25 km south-east of St. Petersburg. It was the summer residence of the Russian tsars. The most famous Amber Room is located in this palace. Before it was lost, the Amber Room was sometimes dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World due to its singular beauty. Vlog: Trip to St Petersburg.
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The Catherine Palace (Екатерининский дворец) built in 17th century in the town of Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin) was the summer residence of the Russian tsars. It was completely destroyed by German during retreat after the siege of Leningrad. Amber house which was considered as 8th wonder of world was looted. Current whereabouts of amber is still an unsolved mystery. It was recreated in 2003 with the help of German government.
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Catherine Palace and Park ensemble in the town called Pushkin, a suburb of St. Petersburg is one of the top 5 must-see things. The gorgeous Catherine Palace never fails to impress. Despite the crowds, the famous Amber Room never fails to amaze. A relaxing walk through picturesque landscaped gardens adds to the impression. Classic outlines of park pavilions and galleries blend beautifully with trees, flowers and bushes carefully selected and trimmed. Outstanding place. A highlight of every tour.
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Tsarskoe Selo St Petersburg - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Tsarskoe Selo is the town containing a former Russian residence of the imperial family and visiting nobility. Pushkin Town is a suburb of Saint Petersburg, located 24 km (15 mi) from the city. This cozy town was founded in 1710 as an Imperial residence named Tsarskoe Selo, and includes a complex of museums and parks such as Catherine Park (and Palace), and Alexander Park (and Palace). It is now part of the World Heritage Site Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments.
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Just outside of St. Petersburg is Pushkin named after the Russian Poet, Pushkin is where Catherine Palace is located and is a must see if you visit this part of Russia. If you want to know the reason for the Russian Revolution who will wonder why they waited so long after seeing how the aristocracy lived while the Russian people starved.
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