The Legend and Mystery of the Catherine Palace
In the vast land of Russia, St. Petersburg shines like a dazzling pearl, radiating a unique charm. The Catherine Palace, a resplendent and luxurious Tsarist residence, astonishes every visitor with its incomparable grandeur.
Tsarskoye Selo, a small town located 25 kilometers south of St. Petersburg, was given a new name—Pushkin Town—because the poet Pushkin once studied there. From 1744 to 1796, under the leadership of Empress Elizabeth and Catherine the Great, the construction of this Tsarist palace continued, gradually revealing its majestic splendor. Designed by Rastrelli, the court architect of St. Petersburg, and named after Peter the Great's second wife, the palace retains its original Baroque style. Its magnificent facade and the well-restored 20-plus rooms all showcase the ultimate in luxury.
Inside the palace, one is overwhelmed by the Arabian Hall, the Knight's Dining Room, the Portrait Hall, and others, but the world-famous Amber Room is the most dazzling of all. The 55-square-meter Amber Room, with its 12 wall panels and 12 columns made of amber—more precious than gold and weighing six tons—was originally a gift from King Frederick I of Prussia to Peter the Great. Under the decision of Empress Elizabeth, it was perfectly integrated with gilded wood carvings, mirrors, agate, and gemstone mosaics, creating this unique wonder.
However, the Amber Room, with its tumultuous fate, was plundered by the Nazi German army in 1941. The Germans dismantled all the panels, packed them into 27 crates, and transported them back to Germany. Since then, these panels have mysteriously disappeared, sparking countless speculations and legends. Some say they sank in Austria's Toplitz Lake, some say they were destroyed by the Allies, and others say they went down with a German submarine. Although the Soviet government organized experts to rebuild the Amber Room in 1979 and reopened it in 2003, the mysteriously missing original panels remain elusive.
As time passes, the mystery of the Amber Room panels remains unsolved, like an eternal question mark, waiting for people to explore and pursue. The story of the Catherine Palace continues in splendor and mystery, drawing countless visitors to experience the weight of history and the allure of its puzzles.
Tickets bought by Trip.com, otherwise the on-site ticket purchase may not be able to enter immediately, and Ye Gong must enter within the specified time period of the ticket. The interior of the Ye Palace is actually not big, there are well-designed routes from beginning to end, but the garden of the Ye Palace and the woods outside are very beautiful in autumn, it is worth staying for most of the day.
Yekaterina Palace is beautiful. It is also spectacular. It is far from the city. We are taking a taxi. It feels a bit suburban. But it is still worth a visit. There are also many restaurants around to eat.
Yekaterina Palace is beautiful. It is also spectacular. It is far from the city. We are taking a taxi. It feels a bit suburban. But it is still worth a visit. There are also many restaurants around to eat.
For the sake of the great Ye Emperor, of course, we must support this attraction. Ye Emperor was originally a great monarch at the level of Tang Zong and Song ancestors. Unfortunately, the Ming Palace of the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty Palace have only left relics today. There is no doubt that you can feel the great glory of Ye Emperor.
Yekaterina Palace is also known as Caesarina Palace, and the palace is built to show its identity, and the area where the palace is located is also known as the Tsar Village or the Imperial Village. Located 25 km south of St. Petersburg, Russia, Pushkin City is a baroque royal garden built during the Peter the Great period, with a "blond hair and blue eyes" appearance, a glittering interior, and a beautiful and spectacular French back garden.
There is no need to queue up to buy tickets on the spot, and it is much cheaper than buying here. Ye Palace is not big, the Chinese interpreter is recommended to rent one