It's been a few years ago since we went to St. Petersburg, Russia, but I still remember it so well. I was so excited and really wanted to see how the Russians live and wanted to see the city. I was surprised to see the wealth still contained in their museums and palaces.
Many vendors sell Matryoshka nesting dolls.
Lots of beautiful old buildings.
Inside the Hermitage
Hermitage Museum
Jordan Staircase inside the museum
Exquisite ceilings
Beautiful huge urns
What was so exciting about the trip was that I was travelling with 2 sisters and lots of relatives. My sister Fe, organized a tour with over 30 of our friends and relatives. Shown below is me and my sister Tessie.
Mariinsky Opera House
Peter the Great Monument
St. Isaac's Cathedral
Me, Tess and my aunt Baby who lives in California. I grew up with her and we used to play together when we were little.
I love the paintings
We were not allowed to take home any antique religious icons, war memorabilia, Russian coins, real fur, etc. So many rules!
Next time I will show you some palaces. Thanks for joining me on this virtual tour. I am happy to link with
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Christine, what gorgeous photos! I loved this tour. Thank you for sharing all of this beauty. laurie
ReplyDeleteChristine, I was there in 1970.. It's as pretty as I remember. We took blue jeans and traded them for money and tschochkies. Yep.. Left our jackets there too! Great photos. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteThe architecture is truly amazing. I LOVE the opera house! Thanks for sharing your tour photos. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing St. Petersburg through your camera lens!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your trip with us! Loved seeing the beautiful architecture. I have never been there, but have heard there are many rules on what a person can or cannot take out of the country.
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Oh wow, never been to Russia Christine, thank you for this lovely tour! I love Matryoshka dolls, I only have one right now, from the Philippines, but I would love to add on to my collection someday!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing opportunity you had to visit St. Petersburg. The photos are so good. Thanks for taking us along. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteDear Christina! Welcome to visit us again!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing photos! Such amazing architecture.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a part of "Oh, the places I've been!". Looking forward to having you be a regular contributor.
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Wonderful memories. Great photos. Blessings, Debbie
ReplyDeleteSome place I'd love to visit, Christine. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous photos. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH! Those buildings are beautiful and the ceilings are drop dead gorgeous!! Love those urns too! Thanks for sharing all that beauty with us Christine!
ReplyDeleteGina
What a nice trip.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Christine.
Wonderful trip and such beautiful photography for HMB ^_^ ~ so glad for you and thanks for sharing ^_^
ReplyDeleteThe Hermitage Museum buildings are impressive! Love the ceiling paintings!
ReplyDeleteRussia is a very interesting place to visit. Your pics are wonderful. I played too. Mine are here and here.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fascinating place, wonderful pictures. Having been a collector of dolls I enjoyed seeing the Matryoshka dolls.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome trip! The pictures are gorgeous!
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