Great Hall of Catherine Palace in Pushkin, former Tsarskoe Selo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, December 17, 2005
Amber Room in Catherine Palace. Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo), suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 17, 2005
Catherine Palace, Courtiers-In-Attendance Dining Room. Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo), suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 17, 2005
Central landing of Main Staircase of Catherine Palace in Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo), suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, December 17, 2005
Painted ceiling of the Great Hall of Catherine Palace in Pushkin, former Tsarskoe Selo, suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, December 17, 2005
Stasov Staircase in Catherine Palace. Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo), suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 17, 2005
Cross Bridge (Krestovy Most) near Catherine Palace in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), a suburb of Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 21, 2009
Krestovy Canal and Cross Bridge (Krestovy Most) near Catherine Palace. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2011
Statue of Allegory of Magnificence in Parterres in front of Catherine Palace. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2011
Parterres in front of Catherine Palace. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015
Palace from Hermitage Alley in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016
Catherine Palace. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015
Pergola of Private Garden near Catherine Palace. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015
A stucco statue of an angel in Catherine Palace. Pushkin (Tsarskoe Selo), suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 17, 2005
Ruins of Catherine Church from Palace of a duke Maximilian Leikhtenbergsky in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 17, 2019
Grand Palace in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 3, 2016
Catherine Palace. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2011
Atlantes of Catherine Palace. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015
Alley behind Catherine Palace in Alexander Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 3, 2016
Grand Palace at morning in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, December 3, 2016
Linden Alley in front of Catherine Palace. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 30, 2011
Marble Fountain and nymphs of Private Garden near Catherine Palace. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015
Marble Fountain of Private Garden near Catherine Palace. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo), south from Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2015
Catherine Palace. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2016
Hermitage Alley and a palace in Catherine Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 18, 2021
Catherine Palace in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 18, 2021
Ramp Alley towards the palace in Catherine Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 18, 2021
Central axis of the "Old Garden" (Regular Park), known as Hermitage Alley (Ermitazhnaya alleya) in Catherine Park. In the 18th century, this alley was the promenade for courtiers moving between the formal receptions at the Palace and the intimate, private parties at the Hermitage. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025
Chinese Hall (:041a:0438:0442:0430:0439:0441:043a:0438:0439 :0437:0430:043b), located inside the Zubovsky Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Chinese Hall inside the Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace from straight-on perspective. This view fully emphasizes the vast, highly polished geometric parquet flooring patterned with large inlaid stars. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Wide-angle shot of the Chinese Hall inside the Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace emphasizes its immense scale, framing the towering windows and their intricate multi-colored drapery on both sides. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Chinese Hall is captured through the gilded, sky-blue and salmon-pink entry doors, looking straight down the lengthy apartment inside the Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Neoclassical dome of the Dome Dining Room (:041a:0443:043f:043e:043b:044c:043d:0430:044f :0441:0442:043e:043b:043e:0432:0430:044f) inside the Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Symmetrical, eye-level shot framed directly through the open, brightly colored double doors of the Chinese Hall inside the Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
A corner view of the Chinese Hall focuses directly on the intricate wall details, showcasing the massive, floor-to-ceiling black lacquer panels adorned with golden chinoiserie landscapes and figures inside the Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Flat, straight-on view captures a section of the Chinese Hall s side wall, showcasing two large windows flanked by massive, intricate black lacquer panels filled with golden oriental landscapes, buildings, and figures inside the Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
A symmetrical view looks back at the opposite end of the Chinese Hall, focusing on the central open doorway that leads into the adjacent palace apartments inside the Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Symmetrical view looks through the grand entrance of the Dome Dining Room (:041a:0443:043f:043e:043b:044c:043d:0430:044f :0441:0442:043e:043b:043e:0432:0430:044f) within Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Straight-on, symmetrical view taken from a lower angle inside the Chinese Hall, looking directly through the open double doors toward the adjacent Dome Dining Room within Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Dramatic, low-angle perspective looks directly up a side wall of the Chinese Hall, accentuating its towering verticality, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Wide-angled perspective of the sweeping grandeur of the Chinese Hall, looking across the length of the apartment toward the opposite doorframe, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Wide-angle view of the Lyons Hall (:041b:0438:043e:043d:0441:043a:0438:0439 :0437:0430:043b) inside Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
View along the visitor walkway inside the Lyons Hall, showing the room s details from a side perspective, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Low-angle view of the massive, intricately woven carpet covering the floor of the Arabesque Hall (:0410:0440:0430:0431:0435:0441:043a:043e:0432:044b:0439 :0437:0430:043b) in the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Wide, straight-on view of the main wall of the Arabesque Hall, showcasing its neoclassical symmetrical design, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Looking-straight-up view of the sky-blue ceiling of the Arabesque Hall, showcasing its classical symmetry and geometric framework, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Wide angle view showcasing the large, ornamental carpet in the Arabesque Hall within Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Wide-angled perspective of the expansive layout of the Arabesque Hall, looking across the large ornamental floor carpet toward the corner of the room within Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
The elevated, wide-angle shot of a comprehensive view of the Arabesque Hall, balancing the large allegorical carpet in the foreground with the room s neoclassical wall details within Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe Selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Meticulously restored Silver Study (:0421:0435:0440:0435:0431:0440:044f:043d:044b:0439 :043a:0430:0431:0438:043d:0435:0442), showcasing walls clad in shimmering glass panels inset with silvered and gilded ornaments inside the Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Symmetrical perspective looks directly toward the alcove sofa inside the Silver Study, showcasing the rhythmic placement of dark, slender porphyry columns that partition the mirrored walls, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Upward angle view of the detailed ceiling of the Silver Study, showcasing its white-tiled background accented by a large, central rosette pattern made of dark plum-colored segments and gold filigree, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Symmetrical perspective looking directly toward the alcove sofa inside the Snuffbox room (:0422:0430:0431:0430:043a:0435:0440:043a:0430), highlighting its intricate walls decorated with white glass panels, gilded ornaments, and striking dark blue glass bands, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Straight-on view of the alcove of the Snuffbox room, framing the bright blue velvet sofa and matching side stools against the uniform geometric carpet, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Top-down perspective of the intricate wood parquetry floor inside the Silver Study, echoing the design of the room s ceiling rosette, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Angled corner view of the vibrant walls of the Snuffbox room, highlighting the bold contrast between the bright blue glass panels, gilded scrollwork, and white glass fields, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Wide, upward perspective of the intersection of the walls and ceiling inside the Silver Study, showcasing how the dark porphyry columns align with the gilded ceiling framework, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Wide-angle view of the Raphael Hall (:0420:0430:0444:0430:044d:043b:0435:0432:0441:043a:0438:0439 :043a:043e:0440:0438:0434:043e:0440 / :0420:0430:0444:0430:044d:043b:0435:0432:0441:043a:0430:044f :043a:043e:043c:043d:0430:0442:0430), showcasing its walls heavily lined with multi-tiered mirrors and rectangular painted panels depicting classical figures, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Angled corner perspective of the Raphael Hall detailing the complex interplay of vertical mirror panels and colorful arabesque pilasters adorned with classical figures and floral scrolls, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Straight-on perspective of an elaborate rolling wheelchair chair inside the Mirror Study (:0417:0435:0440:043a:0430:043b:044c:043d:044b:0439 :043a:0430:0431:0438:043d:0435:0442), in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Straight-on view of the alcove bed inside Empress Catherine the Great s Bedchamber (:041e:043f:043e:0447:0438:0432:0430:043b:044c:043d:044f), showcasing a grand canopy draped with cream silk curtains and fringed valances, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
Wide, angled perspective of a corner of the Passage Room (:041f:0440:043e:0445:043e:0434:043d:043e:0439 :043a:0430:0431:0438:043d:0435:0442), emphasizing walls lined with white-and-gold paneled wood and an array of framed classical artwork and cameos, in Zubov Wing of the Catherine Palace. Tsarskoe selo near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 6, 2026
