01/ - St. Petersburg: Catherine Palace, of the Tsarskoe Selo complex (Tzar’s village)

This complex, known under the name “Tsarskoye Selo” ( Tsar’s Village ), was a gift from Catherine to her husband Peter the Great.
The building, known as “Catherine Palace”, was built by Rastrelli and has a beautiful interior, completely restored after the destruction caused by Second World War . The gardens are beautiful and, in the Great Pond, visitors can enjoy a ride on a gondola donated by the City of Venice.