Tsarskoye Selo. The Village of Tsars and great architectural and historical monument of international renown - the history of Romanov's dynasty unfolding before your eyes: Catherine the Great, Nicolas and Alexandra, myths and realities of Russian Empire closely interlaced with each other, the alma mater and Pierian spring of Russian poet Alexander Pushkin and just a nice place to spend your time in.

We suggest that you now take a brief look at the main highlights you are going to enjoy during this excursion:

Catherine Palace - the center of the architectural composition of the entire landscape and palace complex of Tsarskoye Selo, and brilliant masterpiece of Russian Baroque designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli. Arriving at the palace, you will first take in the dazzling splendour of main façade: a fantastic profusion of columns, mouldings, pilasters and statues. Then, entering the palace, you ascend its magnificent staircase and a stately suite of rooms opens before you: Cavaliers' Dining Room, Grand Hall, Picture Gallery, Chinese Blue Room and finally the pride of Catherine Palace - the most enigmatic and famous Amber Room ...

Amber Room closely associated with the names of Prussian kings and Russian emperors, and whose mysterious disappearance during WW2 excites many scientists and treasure hunters from all over the world is now almost completely restored to its former grandeur.

Catherine Park. If you want to find tranquility and peace of mind, take a stroll along the shady alleys among the beautiful small pavilions of the Catherine Park. An interesting feature of the Catherine Park is that it consists of two parts, each with its own style: the French (architectural) Park distinguished for the clear, geometric planning of its wide, straight walks and the English Park imitating nature as it is.

Lyceum - an educational institution built in the late 18th century was intended for children from distinguished families. The first enrolment at the Liceum listed thirty boys. One of them was Alexander Pushkin ...

Alexander Palace - permanent residence of Emperor Nicolas II and his wife Alexandra Fyodorovna - was recently opened to the public. It was here that the 22-year reign of the last Russian Emperor was passed. Tsar's reception room, palace chapel, Anastasia's bedroom are all witnesses of the tragic story of Nicolas and Alexandra and their children. On the morning of August 1, 1917 the Tsar's family was taken from the palace and sent into their fatal exile in Siberia.

A couple of weeks later... In the company of your friends you are the center of general attention. You show them photos and tell them about the moments passed in Tsarskoye Selo. You have touched the mistery of Russian Empire and you have seen the wonders they haven't - your friends will be green with envy. Don't miss to enjoy it!