Tsarskoe Selo and Museum-Reserve Pavlovsk

Let's hit the road! To feel more confident on the road, come to the filling station "Gazpromneft" - refuel with quality fuel to full, inflate the tires, fill the washbasin and take coffee with healthy snacks! Cool emotions from the trip!

Here we have reached the poetic city of Pushkin. On its territory there is the world-famous architectural monument of the 18th century - Tsarskoe Selo.
We will start our acquaintance with Tsarskoye Selo in the luxurious Catherine's Park - it is decorated with various sculptures and numerous sights.
In winter (from 21 October to 24 April), admission to the park is free. The park is open daily from 7:00 to 21:00.

Catherine Palace is a masterpiece of Russian Baroque, which was worked on by outstanding architects. The exposition of the palace covers more than 300 years of history and introduces the life of the imperial family.
On a tour of the palace you will learn many historical facts and appreciate the luxury of the gala enfilade, the Great Hall and the Painting Hall, as well as the Amber Room, which is known throughout the world!
You can buy tickets in advance at official website.
Opening hours: Daily from 10:00 to 18:00 (box office until 16:45) Weekends: Tuesday, last Monday of the month.
Sale of tickets online by sessions. Unsold tickets for the current date go on sale at the box office of Catherine's Park (near the Lyceum Arch).

On the territory of Tsarskoe Selo there is another famous sight - Tsarskoe Selo Lyceum, the place where Alexander Pushkin and other noble children were brought up for 6 years.
On a tour around the Lyceum you will visit various halls, the library with an authentic collection of books, classrooms, dormitories of the pupils and learn a lot of interesting facts and traditions.
Pushkin Museum-apartment, the museum-lyceum and Derzhavin Museum-Estate are open on Saturdays and Sundays. The manor garden is working as usual.
Tickets must be purchased at the entrance to the park, passport may be required upon purchase.

It's time for a delicious lunch!
"Singing Tower" is a countryside restaurant complex located next door to Tsarskoye Selo. Six establishments of different formats and cuisines are united here - you can choose the one you like best!
You can reserve a table by phone +7 (812) 901-08-08.

Here we reached the next town - Pavlovsk, where there is the palace-park ensemble of the end of XVIII century - "Pavlovsk" - the absolute opposite of Tsarskoye Selo.
Start your acquaintance with the ensemble by visiting the palace of Empress Maria Fyodorovna. Examine in detail the luxurious decoration of the ceremonial halls, personal chambers of the imperial family and learn many interesting historical facts!
You can buy your ticket at official website.
Mode of operation: Open to the public from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

After visiting the palace, take a walk through its landscape park of the museum-preserve. It is open all year round, unlike the summer garden.
The cost of a visit varies depending on the time of day, so check the official website of the museum-preserve for information.
Opening hours: From January 11 to March 31, 2021, Pavlovsky Park is open to the public daily: from 07:00 to 19:00 admission is free (except weekends and public holidays off)
On weekends and public holidays not working days: 07:00 to 10:00 and 17:00 to 19:00 admission is free; From 10:00 to 17:00 entrance fee.

Finish the amazing day in the restaurant with Russian cuisine - Podvorye.
Guests are greeted at the entrance by a bear with a shot of vodka. The menu offers a variety of meat and fish dishes, classic Russian soups and pickles. And portions here are Russian generous!
You can reserve a table by phone +7 (812) 454-54-64.