The guide tells about the palace and park ensembles of the suburbs of St. Petersburg-Gatchina, Oranienbaum, Peterhof, Tsarskoye Selo. They are rightly called the pearl necklace of the northern capital of Russia. Of the six suburbs of St. Petersburg, included in 1990 in the UNESCO World Heritage List under No. 540, there are about five (there are no Strelna). All of them are recognized as the masterpieces of the human creative genius, unique and illustrate a significant period in human history. The reader will get acquainted with the history of outstanding artistic and architectural works located on the territory of each palace and park ensemble, will pass along the optimal routes of independent travel.
Author
Berlin M.A., Nesin M.A., Freiman N. G.
Publisher
Veche, 2009
Series
Russian guide
16+
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