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“The Ensembles by Carlo Rossi” * - Carlo Rossi, the most outstanding architect of the Classical era, created triumphal ensembles forming the architectural image of Saint Petersburg, including: Palace, Mikhailovskaya, and Ostrovsky Squares, Zodchego Rossi Street. |
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“Palaces and Gardens” * - the necklace of palaces along the quiet canals and the full-flowing Neva River is a unique harmonious combination of nature and creative inspiration of architects. This excursion includes Michael’s Palace and Garden, Michael’s Castle and the Summer Garden, Taurida Palace and Garden, Yelagin Palace on Yelagin Island. |
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“Brilliant Age” ** - a one-day trip outside of the city includes a visit to the Catherine Palace at Tsarskoye Selo, a picnic near the Bip Fortress in Pavlovsk, and a visit to the Pavlovsky Palace and Park, which displays a combination of styles with areas fashioned in the French, Italian and English manner. |
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“Window on Europe” * - the best way to get to know Saint Petersburg in a few hours is to pass through the architectural ensembles which the city is famous for: the Peter and Paul Fortress, the spit of Vasilevsky Island, Senatskaya Square, Saint Isaac’s Square, the Admiralty. This route leads you not only through the city, but also through the centuries, from Peter the Great to Nicholas II. |
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“Petrodvorets, the Russian Versailles” * - a brilliant ensemble of palaces and gardens, noted for its unique system of fountains, a former royal residence located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. |
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“Lomonosov” * - a unique ensemble, the former Tsar’s residence surrounded by picturesque parks. |
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“Gatchina” * - famous residence of Paul I, an imposing palace set amongst stunning gardens. |
