September 18, 2006
In the afternoon, our tour bus drove us out to see Catherine Palace. It is situated in Tarskoe Selo just outside of St. Petersburg. Peter the Great’s wife, Catherine, had the first part of the palace built as a surprise for Peter. Peter however, spent little time at this palace due to his passion for sailing, he preferred to be closer to the sea.
Empress Elizabeth (Peter and Catherine’s daughter) built the largest section of the palace turning what Catherine had built into guest rooms. Catherine the Great added to the Palace during her reign.
Enormous, luxurious and ornate do not begin to describe the palace. Did I mention the extensive gardens, man-made lake and bath houses?
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