If You Lived Like a Russian Tsar

2012/10/31



What does it mean to live as a tsar? Can anyone feel cosy in such posh halls?The Great Kremlin Palace was built from 1837 to 1849 in Moscow, Russia. It was intended to emphasize the greatness of Russian autocracy.


The Palace was formerly the tsar’s Moscow residence. Its construction involved the demolition of the previous Baroque palace on the site, designed by Rastrelli


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Here is what used to be here in the Soviet time instead of these splendid halls.



























And these are some photos from the Hall of Facets:



























By the way, ordinary visitors are not allowed to photograph the interirors.


Location: Moscow


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