Blue-and-white palace with gilded details in the town of Pushkin, about 30 km south of Saint Petersburg, used as a summer residence of the tsars. Inside are the restored Amber Room and gilded state halls, and outside a large park with ponds, a lake and pavilions.
Highlights
- Amber Room
- Gilded state halls
- Catherine Park and lake
Good to know
- Timed entry slots; book tickets online in advance
- Guided group tours with headphones, often crowded
- Separate routes, each needing its own ticket
