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What You'll Do
• Stroll through the grounds of Pavlovsk Palace, one of the largest
landscaped parks in Europe
• Admire the neoclassical Pavlovsk Palace and learn about the
interesting period in Russian history it reflects
• Learn about the life of Russian Emperor Paul I and his family
On this 5-hour guided tour you will explore the Pavlovsk Palace, the Gala
summer residence of Tzar Paul I, the only legitimate son of Catherine the
Great. Be enchanted by this neoclassical residence and its warm lived-in
feel, with clear bright interiors and a homely, yet lavish, ambience. You
will firstly tour the palace of Emperor Paul, which served as his Gala
summer residence when he became the Tzar of Russia in 1796. Following
the informative tour of the palace we will walk around the park of this
verdant residence. This 600-quatratmeter landscaped garden and the
pavilions that decorate the park's different corners are a true delight.
Hint: This tour can be combined with a visit to Tsarskoe Selo to see the
imperial estate (Catherine Palace with Amber Room) and park complex of
Catherine the Great.
Availability: Daily, except Friday & first Monday of every month
PAVLOVSK PALACE &
PARK