Tsarskoye Selo (formerly known as Pushkin) is one of St. Petersburg's
numerous imperial estates. Located 25 kilometers south of the city,
the estate boasts a large landscape park, centered on the magnificent
blue, white & gold Catherine Palace. Named after its creator, Empress
Catherine (2nd wife of Peter the Great), the original palace was
built between 1717-1723 by the architect Braunstein. The palace was
expanded later in the century and given a new, richly decorated
Baroque facade by the architect Francesco Bartholomeo Rastrelli. The
Catherine Palace houses some beautiful Baroque interiors. The Palace
also boasts a unique Amber Room, whose priceless amber panels were
stolen by Nazi troops during WWII, but which are now being
painstakingly recreated by Russian craftsmen.This 32-page book has
approximately 50 beautiful color photos with commentary on this
estate.
Book Details:
Edition Info: Paperback; 2002
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