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5 historic destinations near St. Petersburg you should visit right now

5 historic destinations near St. Petersburg you should visit right now

The sparkling fountains of Peterhof, the reconstructed Amber Room at the summer residence of Russian empresses, a fortified island town and other reasons to explore St. Petersburg's suburbs.

Once upon a time in old Gatchina: A palace built for Maltese knights

Once upon a time in old Gatchina: A palace built for Maltese knights

In Gatchina, a suburb of St. Petersburg on the shores of Black Lake, stands the Priory Palace, notable for its pier and small, well-built tower. It was built for the Knights of Malta, an ancient Catholic military order, in the 1700s.

Lost in restoration: 5 abandoned Russian architectural gems

Lost in restoration: 5 abandoned Russian architectural gems

Hurry up and see them before they collapse

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