Catherine Palace and River & Canals Tour
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Catherine Palace was a royal retreat just 15 miles outside St. Petersburg, named for Peter the
Great’s wife Catherine the First, the palace was enlarged and redecorated by his daughter
Elizabeth as one of the most striking examples of Russian Baroque architecture.
The original palace was heavily damaged during the Second World War, and the restored
building that stands today is said to be the finest replica in the world. Its grandiose facade
stretches 978 feet and glitters in all its former glory, with elegant white columns and ornate gold
moldings set against a background of brilliant blue sky.
The gem of the palace is the famous Amber Room, opened to the public after the restoration in
2003 during the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. The room is a unique example of decorative
art.
The gardens that surround the palace, which were originally laid out as a private park for the
royal family.
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Press F11 key to get full-screen view, Pressing F11 key again will return to your normal screen.
請壓 PF11 將銀幕放大﹐ 再壓一次 PF11 則會縮小還原
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皇宮內極盡其豪華﹐有一間是Amber Room﹐牆上全貼滿Amber,
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River and Canals Tour:
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St. Petersburg was built on the delta of the River Neva and was spread out over numerous
islands of varying sizes, frequently prompting the nickname the "City of 101 Islands". Over the
centuries numerous bridges were built to connect these islands across the various tributaries of
the Neva and the city's many canals (Moika, Fontanka, Kanal Griboyedova, etc.).
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A new perspective on the city can be gained from water-level and the boat trips visit some areas
of the city that might not be reached on ground. There are trips with interesting route in the
historical part of the city. From the very outset the city was built on water, on numerous islands in
delta of Neva River. The combination of the architecture and water in St. Petersburg, as well as in
Venice, has a special charm. Wide full-flowing Neva is conceived as the main prospectus of the
city along which majestic palaces, temples, gardens, monuments are stretched.
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有人在河邊曬日光浴,
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俄國冬天長達七個月﹐現在是每年最好的日子﹐
把握難得的陽光﹐隨處可以看到晒日光浴的人﹐
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