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Alexander Palace and Park

2 Dvortsovaya Ulitsa | Tsarskoe Selo, St. Petersburg, Russia
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The front entrance of Alexander's Palace
Alexander Palace Gates
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Ranked #48 of 389 attractions in St. Petersburg
4.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: This magnificent palace is most well known for its role during the reign of the last Tsar, Nicholas II, who, with his family, was kept here before...... more » Owner description: This magnificent palace is most well known for its role during the reign of the last Tsar, Nicholas II, who, with his family, was kept here before being moved to Siberia and then murdered. « less
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Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“My visit was a dream of a lifetime and more than I expected.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011
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The Alexander Palace was the last attraction I saw in St. Petersburg. I had to ask my tour guide to take me there because it was not one the general sites to visit. I am glad I read so much about the palace before my trip, otherwise I would not have known where it was or it's significance to the... More

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Melbourne
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Once a beautiful palace, badly needs to be restored.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2009
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people found this review helpful

I have been into studying the last Russian Imperial Family. Especially reading and studying the photographs of their offical home, the Alexander Palace. The outside of this beautiful building is slowly decaying from neglect, few windows had been smashed and coloums crumbling. The grounds are well kept at the front and has a small memorial plaque in rememberance of Tsar... More

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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“This is always at the top of my list”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2008
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Each time I go to St Petersburg, I have gone to Alexander palace. There is so much more to it than meets the eye. Thankfully the crowds continue to throng to Catherines Palace next door - that leaves AP for me! In fact, the most people I have seen there on a day is about 10. This puzzles me, but... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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“A greatly ignored but thoroughly interesting little palace”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2005
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Of course the Alexander Palace doesn't even begin to compare with its larger and much more ornate neighbor, Catherine's Palace. And I don't think many tourist have the energy to take on yet another palace after they've toured that one. But luckily for me, on one of my trips to Pushkin, Catherine's Palace tickets had already sold out. Grasping for... More

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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“見学できるのは一部”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2011
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