The Yusupov Palace

The Yusupov Palace is located on a quiet stretch of the Moika River. This long yellow building once was a residence of the wealthy and respected Yusupov family that saw one of Russian history's moments of high drama - the murder of Grigory Rasputin, a peasant who had gained control over the tsar's family through his alleged supernatural powers.

As excellent tour guides lead you through the beautifully recreated interiors of the palace, the full story of the murder of Rasputin will unfold before you. The Rasputin exhibition can be visited only with a tour. English- language tours are available by prior arrangement. A separate tour includes the Yusupov Palace's magnificent interiors.

The rooms on the second floor depict classicism style, including the elegant white- column hall in the part and Rotunda in the other one. The painted shades, decorating Rotunda, Red and Blue halls, are the brilliant samples of the first half of 19th century. Among them the interior of the Home Theatre, styled in Russian Baroque style, richly decorated by golden modeling with painted shades stands out. Now at the palace there are sightseeing excursions along the palace halls and subject excursions on the art of 19th century.

Hours : Vary.

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Contact Information

The Yusupov Palace
Naberezhnaya Reki Moyki 94
190000 St. Petersburg, RU

Tel. +78123149883

http://www.saint-petersburg.com/museums/yusupov-palace.asp