The Kremlin also contains the Grand Kremlin Palace where the emperors of Russia used to live, the Senate and the Armoury. It also contains many churches, squares, gardens and palaces, which are among the city ' s most popular tourist attractions. The biggest and most famous church is St Basil’ s Cathedral which was built in 1554-60 and has ten domes, each with a different design and colour. On the other side is the State Department Store,( GUM) and the State Historical Museum( 1875 – 83). Along with Red Square, the Kremlin is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Catherine Palace
Catherine Palace is located in the town of Pushkin, 25 km from St. Petersburg, Russia. Many Russian tsars, including Catherine the Great, used this luxurious palace as a summer home. The palace was built by Catherine I of Russia and it is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The palace was damaged in World War II and reconstruction continues. Inside there is the Great Hall that was used for receptions and formal dinners. Tourists can tour the many apartments and salons that were added over the years by various emperors. There is a museum that tells the history of this great palace and displays many of its beautiful contents. Catherine Palace was a grand home of the tsars and a valuable part of Russian history.
St Basil’ s Cathedral
St Basil’ s Cathedral was built in 1555 by Ivan the Terrible. It is located next to Red Square in the city of Moscow, Russia. It was built in honour of Ivan the Terrible‘ s victory in the war against the Tartar Mongols in the city of Kazan. Although the cathedral is now a museum and is visited by thousands of tourist every year, religious ceremonies are still held there every Sunday. St Basil’ s is one of the most recognised Russian monuments due to its unique architecture of onion-shaped domes.
Welcome to St. Petersburg, Russia
The Venice of the North will inspire you! Come and see what the City of Peter the Great has to offer... Take a City Tour No visit is complete without a city tour with a stop at Peter and Paul Fortress. This fortress enclosed by a massive stone wall and is located on one of the city’ s many islands. The famous St. Peter and Paul cathedral is located there as an example of great Russian architecture. Touring through this fortress you will get a taste of the rich architecture and history that make up St Petersburg. Go on a River Tour to Peterhof Palace Take a river cruise down the Neva River to the grand summer palace of Peter the Great, Peterhof Palace. Enjoy a detailed commentary about the palace and sights along the way. Once at the palace, don’ t miss a cycle rickshaw tour of the extensive gardens and thousands of fountains. Shop for Treasures A wander through one of the many street markets in St Petersburg is worth your time. At these markets you will find many Russian arts and crafts including the famous‘ nesting dolls’ and fine porcelain of every kind. A shopper’ s paradise indeed! An Evening Out at the Ballet Spend a special evening at the spectacular Marinsky Theatre of opera and ballet. Whether it’ s to see the best of Russian ballet or a beautiful opera, you will experience an unforgettable evening.
A visit to Loch Ness
I went to Loch Ness today for a picnic by the lake. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining. I was sitting next to the lake enjoying my lunch when suddenly, I heard a strange noise and saw the water on the lake begin to move. The next thing I knew, a snake-like head popped out of the water and slowly looked around. I was terrified. The creature slowly began lifting its great long neck out of the water. I couldn’ t believe my eyes. I turned around to see if I had packed my camera in my bag to get a picture of it. I scrambled through my bag but when I turned to
76