Ekaterina Garden, A Royal Garden of Poetic Russian Autumn

Ekaterina, Sadovaya Street, 5, Saint Petersburg, Russia
The layout of the palace is intricately designed and luxurious
4.6
Park
Botanical Garden

Introduction

Catherine Garden, also known as Catherine Palace, was built in 1708 by Peter the Great for his wife, later known as Catherine I. The palace was designed by the Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli, and it is composed of blue, white, and yellow, which are said to represent the blue eyes, white skin, and golden hair of the lady of the house.

Must-go rating

Worth going
100%

Transportation

100%
Self-driving
Free parking
Park by the roadside
Address
Ekaterina, Sadovaya Street, 5, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Website http://www.tzar.ru

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