Visitors may tour the idyllic grounds of the Catherine Palace, but may also explore the interior. The palace interior displays typical royal opulence - gold gilt scroll work, floors made of precious woods, and marble staircases.
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By Kerry Kubilius, About.com
The gorgeous gold and blue architecture of the Catherine Palace near St. Petersburg is just a taste of this stunning testament to the Tsars' wealth. Also known as the Summer Palace or Tsarskoe Selo (Village of the Tsars), the Catherine Palace is one of the most popular places to visit in St. Petersburg.
Index: Photo Tour Through St. Petersburg - St. Petersburg Photos
- Neva River and the Banks of the Neva
- Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg
- Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral
- Church of the Spilt Blood
- St. Petersburg's Bronze Horseman
- Admiralty in St. Petersburg
- Rostral Columns of St. Petersburg
- St. Isaac's Cathedral St. Petersburg
- Battleship Aurora on the Neva River
- The Catherine Palace St. Petersburg
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