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Yusupov Palace

St Petersburg, Russia

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Yusupov Palace

The former home of the Yusupov princes stands on the Moika River in St Petersburg. Visitors follow routes through gilded halls with chandeliers, original furniture and paintings, see the family's home theatre, and visit an exhibit on Rasputin's murder.

Highlights

  • Yusupov home theatre
  • Rasputin murder exhibit
  • Moorish living room

Good to know

  • Buy tickets online; box office queues are long
  • Audio guide needs 1,000-rouble cash deposit
  • Rasputin section costs extra on top of ticket

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