This is where Alexander II was murdered. His son built this church in his honor. The inside of the church is covered in pictures of Christ and his apostles all made of mosaic.
Walking across the Neva with the Hermitage in the background.
This is the final resting place of the Romanovs. Father, mother and five children., shot by the revolutionists.
Inside the Peter and Paul Cathedral, the resting place of the tsars and their families.
Yes, that's all real gold.
Yes, that's all real gold. Heading into the fortress. The double headed eagle was the Romanovs symbol. Modern Russia has adopted it also.
Anna in the kitchen making tea. We stayed with their family.
What can I say about this place on the Baltic? It was the home of the Czars. Some of the most beautiful architecture, historical places, amazing events are here or have occurred in this lovely city. We spent a three day weekend here in June, during the White Nights festival, when the sun never sets, but only takes a small nap in the early morning.
1 comments:
oh how I miss that city
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