PHOTO: Catherine Palace Gardens, St. Petersburg, Russia
Perfectly manicured beds at Catherine Palace Gardens in St. Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg, Russia – Handsome But Haughty
“You’re going to Saint Petersburg? It’s such a beautiful city.” Everyone I knew who had visited Russia’s second largest city shared this sentiment, and after a few days of wandering the manicured avenues and placid canals, I agreed. Seeking a port and access to European trade, Tsar Peter the Great founded the city in 1703 … Read more
PHOTO: Dining Room of Catherine Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia
Displays of Marzipan decorate lavishly set tables in the large dining room of Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.
PHOTO: Ballroom at Catherine Palace, St. Petersburg
Stunning master ballroom at Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia
PHOTO: Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia
Detail of the exterior and the golden onion domes of Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia
