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Catherine Palace
Екатерининский дворец
Ekaterininskiy Dvorets
Type: Grand Imperial Summer Palace
Place: Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin, Saint Petersburg
Dates: 18th century; major Elizabethan reconstruction under Rastrelli
Status: Surviving / museum
Provenance: Verified imperial palace
Sources: SRC-RUS-009, SRC-RUS-010
Geography
Geographic Path: Russia → Saint Petersburg → Pushkin / Tsarskoye Selo
Local Place: Pushkin / Tsarskoye Selo
Estate / Micro-location: Tsarskoye Selo imperial estate
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Rulers, Residents & Use by Reign
| Period | Ruler | Relationship | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1741–1762 | Elizabeth Petrovna | summer residence / reconstruction patron | Catherine Palace transformed into the great Elizabethan court palace. |
| 1762–1796 | Catherine II | summer residence / patron | Created new private Classical apartments. |
Linked sovereign relationships: 2
Plan Your Visit
Access not confirmed
The museum website could not be retrieved during this review. No current opening or ticket conditions are asserted; verify directly with Tsarskoye Selo.
Visit scope: Current palace-specific access still requires confirmation.
Source review: 2026-10-09. Live availability not checked.