Tsaritsyno is a palace built by Catherine the Great in a park in Kolomenskoye that she bought from Prince Kantemir - a gambler - in late 18th century. She changed the name to Tsaritsyno meaning Empress' village.
Singing fountain in the park
In the park, there nicely arranged flowerbeds, fountains, statues and several buildings besides the big palace.
One is the Church of our Lady - that looks normal from outside, but is richly decorated on the inside.
Church of our Lady
interior
The palace was not finished during her lifetime as she had problems with the architects and ran out of money. The ensemble of buildings was made of red brick and white was used a decorative colour.
patterned bridge
After more than 200 years, the palace and surroundings were woken up from their sleep by the mayor of Moscow who released funds to complete the inside. Now the interior is decorated nicely, parts are given to different exhibitions and a tourist structure is established.
palace
stairway
golden ballroom
Only service and English speaking staff & signs are lacking. Nowhere at the cashiers desk it was saying that you have to pay a photo license. Then 15 min into the palace you stand in a beautiful golden ballroom and you get your camera out. Before you are able to make more than two photos the attendants harrass you for the license. So from now on you try to make some sneak pictures with your iPhone camera.
At another museum I even unpacked my big camera in front of the cashier to get hold of my purse. But she did not ask whether I need a license, so when I was told by her colleague I had to go back and get one. I got quite furious that day.
Court yard to Khlebny Dom (kitchen house)
After the palace I went through the park where a lot of squirrels were running about.
Saying goodbye to the park
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