 | The Yusupov palace is really considered to be the jewel among palaces of Saint Petersburg, modest and austere outside, it impresses anyone entering its halls with its beautiful and gorgeous interiors. The Yusupovs are an ancient and richest dynasty of Russia with roots going back to the 10th century AD. They were known for their good taste and rich collection of art. This palace was the one of four palaces belonging to the last Yusupov of Imperial Russia - Felix Usupov. Its walls still retain memories of family happiness and the tragedies that occurred here. The palace is also connected to the collapse of Tsarist Russia. Here in the basement drawing rooms, the favorite of Nikolas II family Grigory Rasputin was assassinated. The composition of wax figures, participants of that night tell the story well. Besides the basement, the tour will take you through the stately halls, the cozy home theater that is often called the small Mariinsky, the palace’s baths and more. |