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The rococo palace, constructed 1752 - 1756, was the summer residence of the Russian tsars. It is located in the town of Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin), 25 km south-east of St. Petersburg.The 325-meter-long palace, was ordered by empress Elisabeth and replaced the former residence of her mother, Catherine I of Russia. The palace is also home of the reconstructed Amber Room. |
