Russian Palaces

[Josefine]

Castles and Palaces

Are there any pictures of them?

 

[trey033]

Josephine:

In the case of Russia, actual surviving castles are extremely rare. Aside from the Kremlin and a few of the great monastaries, there doesn't seem to be an accurate inventory of castles within the whole of the country!

Most structures, pre-1600 (not including most churches/monestaries) were made mostly of wood, a resource widely available throughout Russia. Consequently, they've disappeared with time.

trey033

 

[cuervo]

SHEREMETIEV ZAMOK(castle)near VOLGA RIVER

 

[cuervo]

SUZTAL relegious fort

 

[cuervo]

 

[cuervo]

Nilova Monastir fort

 

[cuervo]

Kazanski kremlin...

 

[cuervo]

 

[Alexandra]

Originally posted by Josefine@Jul 16th, 2003 - 10:11 pm
Are there any pictures of them?

Here for you some addresses of Russian palaces in Internet

Ipatjev House http://www.romanov-memorial.com/
Yelagin Palace http://www.alexanderpalace.org/yelagin/
Alexander Palace http://www.alexanderpalace.org/palace/
Pavlovsk http://www.alexanderpalace.org/pavlovsk/
Gatchina Palace http://www.alexanderpalace.org/gatchina/
Catherine Palace http://www.alexanderpalace.org/catherinepalace/
http://www.alexanderpalace.org/petepalaces/
Photoalbum http://www.alexanderpalace.org/palace/scrapbook1.html

 

[ryo]

Hi, cuervo!

I fell in love with that monastery fort Nilova. Can you tell me where it's located? If I visit Russia in the future, I'm not going to miss to visit there!
My interest is in old monasteries in Russia. There supposed to be a lot of them in Kiev. Hm.., I just remembered that there were, a looong time ago, royal families in Kiev. Should I start a new topic? Better not, since they are not current enough...

 

[brnbg68]

i'm looking for photos/images of the Moïka Palace (aka Yusupov Palace/IUsupovskii Dvoretz)...
but NOT the same few that seem to be the only ones on the web. basically, i'm wondering if anyone happens to have visited the palace (or know someone who has) and, most importantly, took photos (or still-shots from a video) of the rooms OTHER than the ones that usually appear whenever the palace is shown on a website (ie: the "usual rooms" include 1) the theater 2) the Rotunda Salon 3) the Moorish Study/Moorish Fountain Room....

for some reason, i was in-love with this building, almost from the first time i saw photos of it. but there seems to be a severe lack interior shots (and exterior ones, for that matter) -- except for a tiny pool of images that i've been seeing for almost 10 years (EXTREMELY frustrating!).

i'm hoping to, someday, see photos of the smaller rooms/bedrooms/sitting-rooms/salons/etc. that comprised the private-apartments of the family. i realize i may be out of luck, buti figured "why not ask?"

so, any images, suggestions, URLs, would be very much appreciated.

thanks VERY much!


sincerely--
brnbg
< Brian graf von R. >

PS -- HH the prince Feliks Feliksovitch Yusupov, count Sumarokov-Elston was, along with
HIH the grand duke Dmitri Pavlovitch of Russia (and 1 or 2 others), involved in the demise of Rasputin. in fact, the scenario took place in a cellar "drawing-room" of this palace.
Feliks was married to the princess Irina Aleksandrovna, the daughter of Ksenia Aleksandrovna (sister of the tsar Nikolaï II Aleksandrovitch).

thanks again for any help!

 

[trey033]

I found these pics on this web site:

http://www.enlight.ru/camera/68/index_e.html

the owner of the site is extremely friendly and is an avid photographer in St. Petersburg, specializing in architecture.

You should send him an email...he has alot of pics that are not online.

have a good weekend,

trey :flower:

 

[cuervo]

Originally posted by brnbg68@Nov 14th, 2003 i'm looking for photos/images of the Moïka Palace (aka Yusupov Palace/IUsupovskii Dvoretz

Why don't you visit my club:

http://clubs.pathfinder.gr/RUSSIA

be a member and then you'll have access to tons of photos and links...

 

[cuervo]

if I recall well itis about 1000 km distance from moscow!!If you go, dont miss monasteries in zolotoy kaltso(golden ring)also!!suzdal,sergey posad,vladimir is a 'Must"!There is a serious possibility to live the 10 days of the boccacio there

 

[cuervo]

another view of nilova http://www.aha.ru/~volgin

 

[cuervo]

Yantarnaya Komnata ,cost a lot to the visitors!!For 3 hours,with a quartrette playing Chopen or Rahmaninoff accompanied by snacks of chaviar and local champagne will cost around 300 $ for couple unofficially!!!I also wanted the bedroom but they said it was on repair,so we took the cheaper tour thus: in an another patio with a lot of tourists standing in a glass of local wine , only
waching theatrical happening on the huge stairway for only 100 $What a shame!!!!

 

[ryo]

Hi, cuervo,
This monastery still looks amazing to me. Where exactly is Zolotoi Koltso? Is it like a nickname of some area? In the photo shows its main tower is under repair, just like many other monasteries and churches in Russia. I'll love to visit there when it's finished .

 

[cuervo]

Hi ryo,
Nilova is not Zolotoi Kaltso!! If you follow the link above you'll know!!!If i explain you here you won't understand!!All I advise you,go through a western agency ...

 

[moody]

A very good link in yahoo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Russia-

 

[ryo]

cuervo,
I found it, ozero Seliger. Such a nice place! I'll keep it in mind when I go to Russia. When? Not known yet.
So, where is zolotoi koltso, then? Is that where Suzdal and Vladimir are? Have you been to those places? If so, I'd like to hear about it.

 

[moody]

Petropavlofsk in Peter :flower: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Russia-/

 

[moody]

Saint Demetrious of Thessalonika

 

[moody]

This is where Tataric invasion stopped!!!

 

[Mandy]

The Winter Palace in Saint-Petersberg served as the tsarist residence.
From http://www.serzh.ru/index_en.html

 

[Mandy]

Peterhof (Petrodvorets) From http://stpetersburg-guide.com

Everybody knows a lot about Versailles in France, but have you ever heard of the Russian Versailles? It is no less famous and even more fantastic. The place is known as Peterhof (modern name is Petrodvorets) and it was founded as early as 1714 by Peter the Great. Peter saw Versailles when he traveled to France and was quite impressed. But he conceived his own fountain complex on a much grander scale. As I have already mentioned, the Northern War with Sweden was going on from 1700 till 1721. In 1709 there was a decisive battle near Poltava in Ukraine which was our brilliant victory and the turning point of the whole war. Peter wanted to commemorate this victory for ages and ages and he dedicated the whole complex of Peterhof to the victory over Karl XII. A lot of talented architects were working in Peterhof (which means "Peter's court" in Dutch). They created a magnificent ensemble that includes several palaces and three parks. The main attraction in Peterhof is its beautiful Lower Park with 150 fountains and four cascades. The main and the most amazing cascade called the Great Cascade is situated in front of the Great Imperial Palace which was the gala summer imperial residence for 200 years - from 1714 up until the October Revolution when the whole estate was nationalized by a special decree issued by Vladimir Lenin.

The Great Cascade consists of several fountains. The central and the most luxuriant one is "Samson, tearing apart the jaws of the lion". The whole composition of the fountain complex is devoted to the victory over Sweden. Samson symbolizes Russia defeating Sweden - the lion. The Great Cascade is decorated with gilded statues of ancient Greek and Roman gods and heroes, which all are allegories of different events of the Northern War. When the sun is shining, visitors are astonished at the site of the Great Cascade with its gilded figures glistening in the sun, springs of sparkling water and the whole glamour that is felt in everything.

 

[Mandy]

Peterhof (Petrodvorets) From http://stpetersburg-guide.com

Luxuriant are also the interiors of the Great Palace. Here you will find the richly decorated by F.-B. Rastrelli baroque halls of Elizabethan times (middle of the 18th century) with their gilded wood carvings, painted ceilings, inlaid parquet floors of precious kinds of wood, mirrors, tiled stoves and beautiful original furniture in the marquetry technique. At the same time there are halls which were redecorated by Y. Velten to the order of Catherine the Great in the classical style (1770s). You'll see less pompous but more elegant interiors with moldings to the stories of the Greek mythology, precious silk upholsteries, porcelain vases, beautifully decorated fireplaces, and much more. In the dining rooms on the tables which are laid to the fashion of those times you'll see famous services and tableware produced by Wedgwood and other renowned masters.

 

[Mandy]

Tsarskoe Selo (Pushkin) From http://stpetersburg-guide.com

If the weather is not so wonderful and it's raining or snowing, or you just feel for something quiet and poetic rather than glorious, the best place to go is Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo). It is not to say that there is nothing to marvel at there. It's just… Well, all Russian poets loved Tsarskoe Selo! It has a magic spell over visitors. Our greatest poet ever - Alexander Pushkin (1799 - 1837) - lived and studied there for some time and wrote a lot of beautiful poems in this charming little place. Originally, these lands belonged to Peter !'s wife Catherine I. A modest palace was put up for her at the beginning of the 18th century (named Catherine's Palace after her), which was later redecorated by F.-B. Rastrelli for Elizabeth I in the baroque style.

Later it was the favorite summer residence of Catherine the Great (ruled 1762 - 1796), redecorated for her by the Scottish architect Charles Cameron in the classical style. Still, the palace retained its baroque exterior and that is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world! You won't be able to find palaces of this kind anywhere outside Russia. Inside, you'll find both pompous baroque and elegant classical interiors. Examples of both styles of the great empresses - Elizabeth and Catherine - can be observed in the palace. And - haven't you heard of the "stolen Amber Room"?! Would you like to see it restored as it was at the time of Rastrelli who decorated this interior?

There is also the park all around Catherine's Palace which is so pleasantly shady in summer, so flowery in spring and so poetic in autumn and winter. This place is for visiting all year round. There are a lot of quiet corners in the park where you will suddenly discover a lonely sculpture of a girl sitting on a rock in front of a broken jug with spring water flowing out of it; or a marvelous bridge resembling a temple, or just anything else - the park is full of surprises.

 

[Mandy]

Pavlovsk From http://stpetersburg-guide.com

Pavlovsk was the favorite summer residence of Paul I, son of Catherine II, and his wife Maria Fyodorovna. Paul and Maria were extremely intelligent and all-rounded people. They were friends of Louis XVI and his wife Maria-Antoinette. While traveling in Europe, the Russian couple stayed in Versailles and got a lot of precious gifts from the French king and his spouse. Many of these kingly presents are now on display in the Great Pavlovsk Palace put up by Charles Cameron and other architects in the classical style at the end of the 18th century.

The Pavlovsk Palace has most exquisite interiors decorated to the tastes of Paul and Maria. These interiors may not blind you with pomp, but for those who know and love this kind of things it will be a great pleasure to observe the Italian Hall, the Grecian Hall, the Hall of War and the Hall of Peace, the Libraries of Paul I and Maria Fyodorovna, the Boudoir, the Gala Bedroom, and the Tapestry Room decorated with very rare Gobelin tapestries from the famous Don Quixote series given to Paul I by Lois XVI. Such tapestries can be found only in one more place in the world - in Versailles.

The Pavlovsk Park is all beauty and peace. It is filled with the spirit of Russia. It is the second largest park in Europe after Richmond in England. It was laid out in the English landscape park style, unlike the parks in Peterhof and Tsarskoe Selo which were conceived as French regular gardens. You'll see the difference. In Pavlovsk the park resembles a forest, with a lot of trees, a river crossing huge fields, and a few pavilions lost somewhere on this vast territory. You'll be enchanted by these all-green surroundings that together with the Pavlovsk Palace are among our most cherished treasures.

 

[Mandy]

Here is a link to an article with more great pictures of The Palaces and Parks of Tsarskoe Selo, Pushkin Town Enjoy the tour! http://www.pushkin-town.net/.pushkin/eng/nowpark.htm

 

[semisquare]

i have a quick question-when the kings in russia live in their castles were did their court live, in the castle with the kings or did they have private homes?